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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager 
DATE:January  11, 2017
 



SUBJECT:REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 2017-074-WG, FOR INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA KIOSKS.

RECOMMENDATION

Authorize the issuance of the RFP.

ANALYSIS

The City currently has ten static informational directories on Lincoln Road through an agreement with a contractor from April 18, 2001.  This agreement expired in 2013 and is operating on a month to month basis terminable by the city, for convenience and without cause, upon thirty days prior written notice to the contractor.

 

The City Commission has directed staff to develop a project to modernize, enhance and improve these informational directories with digital media interactive kiosks on Lincoln Road, as well as other areas throughout the City as may be deemed appropriate. The most effective way procure these kiosks is through the request for proposals method of solicitation.

 

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The successful proposer shall be responsible for the design, fabrication, installation and operation of interactive digital media kiosks at the public right-of-way, principally located on sidewalks and other public areas, which will serve to improve the experience of pedestrians and visitors within Miami Beach.  The interactive kiosks will provide wayfinding and routing information to civic and cultural institutions throughout the City; businesses, including restaurants and retail shops; and comprehensive event listings; with an emphasis on localized content.  Additionally, the kiosks will serve as a critical dissemination point of city messages during emergencies, communicate the Miami Beach brand as leader in technology and urbanism, and provide a surveying tool to solicit feedback from residents and visitors.

 

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.  Please Reference, Appendix C, Page 25, RFP 2017-074-WG for Interactive Digital Media Kiosks (attached).

 

  • SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.  Please Reference Section 0300, Page 12, RFP 2017-074-WG for Interactive Digital Media Kiosks (attached).

 

  • CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION.  Please Reference Section 0400, Page 14, RFP 2017-074-WG for Interactive Digital Media Kiosks (attached).

CONCLUSION

The City Manager recommends that the Mayor and Commission authorize the issuance of the RFP 2017-074-WG for Interactive Digital Media Kiosks, which is subject to funds availability approved through the City’s budgeting process.

KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Enhance External And Internal Communication From And Within The City

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Grant funding will not be used for this project.  This contract is intended to create revenue for the City.

Legislative Tracking
Public Works / Procurement

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Draft Solicitation