2014-28758 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28758
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CITY MANAGER TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED, PURSUANT TO
INVITATION TO BID NO. 2014-305-YG, FOR THE LIFEGUARD STANDS
REPLACEMENT,PROJECT.
WHEREAS, Invitation To Bid No. 2014-305-YG (the ITB), for the Lifeguard Stands
Replacement-Project, was issued on July 24, 2014, with an opening date of August 27, 2014;
and
WHEREAS, a pre-bid conference to provide information to the bidders was held on
August 7, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the City received bids from the following firms: (1) Paradise Awnings
Corporation and (2)AARYA Construction & Design, Inc; and
WHEREAS, the lowest bidder, Paradise Awnings Corporation, was deemed non-
responsive for failure to meet the ITB's minimum qualifications and requirements; and
WHEREAS, the total bid amount of the second lowest bidder, AARYA Construction &
Design, Inc., significantly exceeded the budget for this project; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends the rejection of all bids received pursuant
to the ITB; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the Administration's recommendation, the City Manager
exercised his due diligence and recommends that the Mayor and the City Commission reject all
bids received pursuant to this ITB.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the City Manager to reject all bids received,
pursuant to Invitation To Bid No. 2014-305-YG, for the Lifeguard Stands Replacement Project.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED,
PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID NO. 2014-305-YG, FOR THE LIFEGUARD STANDS
REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Build and Maintain Priority Infrastructure With Full Accountability
Supporting Data(Surveys, Environmental Scan,etc: N/A
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Miami Beach is known internationally for its unique and iconic lifeguard tower designs.This project replaces
the existing 29 lifeguard towers located citywide on the beachfront from South Pointe Park Pier to 86TH
Street.The new lifeguard towers will feature functionally and aesthetically upgraded designs. This project
was adopted as part of the Capital Budget Amendment No. 4 of the Fiscal Year 2013/2014
The scope of work for this project will entail the construction of 29 lifeguard towers for the City of Miami
Beach from South Pointe Park Pier to 86th Street, replacing the existing 29 lifeguard towers.Additionally,27
lifeguard stands must be demolished and removed from the site.The City will be keeping two(2)lifeguards
stands, which are located at: the ends of 10th Street (Jetson Stand) and 12th Street. The new lifeguard
stands must be installed at the same location where the existing ones are currently located.
In order to achieve the desired scope, Invitation to Bid(ITB)No.2014-305-YG was issued on July 24,2014,
with an opening date of August 27, 2014.A pre-bid conference to provide information to the bidders was held
on August 7, 2014.
Upon receipt and review of the bids received,the lowest bidder,Paradise Awnings Corporation,was deemed
non-responsive for failure to meet the ITB's minimum qualifications and requirements.Furthermore,the total
bid amount of the second lowest bidder, AARYA Construction & Design, Inc., significantly exceeded the
budget for this project.
RECOMMENDATION
After reviewing the Administration's recommendation, the City Manager agrees with this recommendation
and recommends rejecting all bids received.
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: I N/A N/A
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Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Alex Denis, Extension 6641
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AGENDA ITEM
MIAMIBEACH
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members f the Cit Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 17, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO
BID NO. 2014-305-YG, FOR THE LIFEGUARD STANDS REPLACEMENT
PROJECT.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME SUPPORTED
Build and Maintain Priority Infrastructure With Full Accountability
BACKGROUND
Miami .Beach is known internationally for its unique and iconic lifeguard tower designs. This
project replaces the existing 29 lifeguard towers located citywide on the beachfront from South
Pointe Park Pier to 86TH Street. The new lifeguard towers will feature functionally and
aesthetically upgraded designs. This project was adopted as part of the Capital Budget
Amendment No. 4 of the Fiscal Year 2013/2014
The scope of work for this project will entail the construction of 29 lifeguard towers for the City
of Miami Beach from South Pointe Park Pier to 86th Street, replacing the existing 29 lifeguard
towers. Additionally, 27 lifeguard stands must be demolished and removed from the site. The
City will be keeping two (2) lifeguards stands, which are located at: the ends of 10th Street
(Jetson Stand) and 12th Street. The new lifeguard stands must be installed at the same
location where the existing ones are currently located.
ITB PROCESS
In order to achieve the desired scope, Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 2014-305-YG was issued on
July 24, 2014, with an opening date of August 27, 2014. A pre-bid conference to provide
information to the bidders was held on August 7, 2014.
Upon receipt and review of the bids received, the lowest bidder, Paradise Awnings
Corporation, was deemed non-responsive for failure to meet the ITB's minimum qualifications
and requirements. Furthermore, the total bid amount of the second lowest bidder, AARYA
Construction & Design, Inc., significantly exceeded the budget for this project.
MANAGER'S DUE DILIGENCE & RECOMMENDATION
After reviewing the Administration's recommendation, the City Manager agrees with this
recommendation and recommends rejecting all bids received.
Commission Memorandum— ITB-2014-305-YG Lifeguard Stands Replacement Project
September 17, 2014
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CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida accept the recommendation of the City Manager to reject all bids received,
pursuant to Invitation To Bid No. 2014-305-YG for Lifeguard Stands Replacement Project.
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