2007-26437 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-26437
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-367 (d) OF
THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF TRIP
HAZARD REMOVAL SERVICES FROM FLORIDA SIDEWALK SOLUTIONS, IN
THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $75,000.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-367 (d) of the Miami Beach City Code, the
City may enter into contracts for goods and/or services where only one source for
the product or service is evident; and
WHEREAS, since last year, the Public Works Department has been using
the services of Florida Sidewalk Solutions since its proprietary saw-cutting method
for the removal of trip hazards on sidewalk has been proven to be a cost- effective
and saving alternative process to grinding the sidewalk or complete removal and
replacement of entire sidewalk panels; and
WHEREAS Florida Sidewalk Solutions uses unique patented Numbers
6,896,604 & 6,827,024 saw cuts to remove trip hazards in as little as eight (8)
minutes to bring sidewalks to American with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifications
without interrupting circulation for long periods of time; and
WHEREAS, the overall benefits of this process are: (1) most trip hazards are
removed in less than twenty (20) minutes which allows for 100 or more trip hazards
to be repaired per day; (2) significantly less expensive than removal and
replacement process; (3) finish is smooth, clean and slip-resistant; (4)
comprehensive written assessment and invoices which include size, location, and
cost of each trip hazards; (5) Not need of closing off streets or sidewalks; and (6)
ADA compliance; and
WHEREAS, with the utilization of the proprietary saw-cutting method
proposed by Florida Sidewalk Solutions, the average cost per trip hazard is $36.55,
and it takes an average of twenty (20) minutes to finalize the repair; and
WHEREAS, Florida Sidewalk Solutions has been utilized by other
municipalities such as the City of Naples, Florida; Pleasant Grove City, Utah;
Taylorsville City, Utah; Alpine School District, Utah; and Bountiful City, Utah; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has complied with the documenting
requirements for sole source purchases, pursuant to Section 2-367 (d) of the Miami
Beach City Code; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, the Administration recommends that that the Mayor
and City Commission hereby approve the sole source purchase of trip hazard
removal services from Florida Sidewalk Solutions, in the estimated annual amount
of $ 75,000.
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 approve, pursuant to Section 2-367 (d) of the Miami Beach
City Code, the sole source purchase of trip hazard removal services from Florida
Sidewalk Solutions, in the estimated annual amount of $ 75,000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th
,2007
ATTE,ST: .
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CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
David Dermer
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Approving Pursuant to Section 2-367(d) of The Miami Beach Code, the Sole Source
Purchase of Trip Hazard Removal Services From Florida Sidewalk Solutions, In The Estimated Annual
Amount of $ 75,000.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Ensure Well Maintained Infrastructure.
Issue:
I Shall the City Commission Adopt the Resolution?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Public Works Department has been using the services of Florida Sidewalk Solutions since its
proprietary saw-cutting method for the removal of trip hazards on sidewalk has been proven to be a cost-
effective and saving alternative process to grinding the sidewalk or complete removal and replacement of
entire sidewalk panels
Florida Sidewalk Solutions uses unique patented saw cuts to remove trip hazards in as little as eight (8)
minutes to bring sidewalks to American with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifications without interrupting
circulation for long periods of time. In addition, the concrete dust created by the process is captured in
vacuums eliminating large amounts of hazardous dust.
The utilization of the proprietary saw-cutting method proposed by Florida Sidewalk Soiutions, the average
cost per trip hazard is $36.55 and it takes an average of 20 minutes to finalize the repair
Florida Sidewalk Solutions Services has been utilized by other municipalities such as City of Naples,
Pleasant Grove City, Taylorsville City, Alpine School District, and Bountiful City.
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1 $ 25,000.00 Public Works Account No.
302.2529.069.358
~ 2 $ 25,000.00 Public Works Account No.
302.2528.069.358
3 $ 25,000.00 Public Works Account No.
302.2530.069.358
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OBPI Total $ 75,000.00
Financial Impact Summary:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Gus Lopez, ext. 6641
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Assistant City Manager
City Manager
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miomibeochfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
FROM:
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager \ ~
January 17, 2007 0
TO:
DATE:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-367 (d) OF
THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF TRIP
HAZARD REMOVAL SERVICES FROM FLORIDA SIDEWALK SOLUTIONS, IN
THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $75,000.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
SUBJECT:
Adopt the Resolution,
BID AMOUNT AND FUNDING
$ 25,000
Public Works Department Sidewalk and Street Restoration Middle Beach
Account Number 302-2529-069-358
$ 25,000
Public Works Department Sidewalk and Street Restoration North Beach
Account Number 302-2528-069-358
$ 25,000
Public Works Department Sidewalk and Street Restoration South Beach
Account Number 302-2530-069-358
ANALYSIS
The Public Works Department has been using the services of Florida Sidewalk Solutions
because its proprietary saw-cutting method for the removal of trip hazards on sidewalk has
been proven to be a cost effective alternative process to grinding the sidewalk or complete
removal and replacement of entire sidewalk panels.
Florida Sidewalk Solutions uses unique patented saw cuts to remove trip hazards in as little
as eight (8) minutes to bring sidewalks to American with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifications
without interrupting pedestrian traffic for long periods of time. In addition, the concrete dust
created by the process is captured in vacuums eliminating large amounts of hazardous dust
See attached sole source letter.
The overall benefits of this process are: (1) most trip hazards are removed in less than 20
minutes which allows for 100 or more trip hazards to be repaired per day; (2) significantly
less expensive than removal and replacement process; (3) finish is smooth, clean and slip-
resistant; (4) comprehensive written assessment and invoices which include size, location,
and cost of each trip hazards; (5) No need of closing off streets or sidewalks; and (6) ADA
Compliant.
Commission Memorandum - Florida Sidewalk Solutions
January 17, 2007
Page 2 of 2
Using the proprietary saw-cutting method proposed by Florida Sidewalk Solutions, the
average cost per trip hazard is $36.55 and it takes an average of 20 minutes to finalize the
repair.
Florida Sidewalk Solutions Services has been utilized by other municipalities such as City of
Naples, Pleasant Grove City, Taylorsville City, Alpine School District, and Bountiful City.
CONCLUSION
Based on the aforementioned, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City
Commission adopt the attached resolution, herein approving the sole source purchase oftrip
hazard removal services from Florida Sidewalk Solutions, in the estimated annual amount of
$75,000.
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Florida Sidewalk Solutions is a "Sole Source" Company in Florida. We save cities
thousands of dollars in costly concrete replacement and/or law suits due to trip &
fall accidents. Our company is a new member of The Better Business Bu.-eau.
We use our unique patented* saw cut system to remove trip hazards in minutes.
We are the only company using this proprietary saw~cutting method for the
removal of trip hazards on sidewalks.
Florida Sidewalk Solutions can remove trip hazards using ADA specifications in as
little as eight minutes. We do not have to close sidewalks for long periods oftime.
Our method of trip hazard removal is intended to bring sidewalks into compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reduce the potential for trip and fall
accidents and to provide a quick, cost-effective altemative to grinding the sidewalk
or complete removal and replacement of entire sidewalk panels.
Our concrete dust is captured in our vacuum, eliminating large amounts of
hazardous dust. There will be minimal amounts of filtered dust due to the
humidity in south Florida. However, all work areas wiII be left clean and free of
cut concrete.
We always offer a FREE demonstration and a FREE detailed estimate at your
request. Show us your worst trip hazard and we will make it ADA compliant,
while removing the liability of a costly trip & fall lawsuit.
* Patent Numbers: 6,896,604 & 6,827,074
Please free to contact us with any questions or concems.
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Dina Callari-Sdankus, C.E.O.
Steve Sdankus, President CC# E0600786
925 S.W. 42 TCI.ra"e. .Plantation, FL 33317
Offke: 954-792-0708" Cell: 954-854-6752 .. Fax: 954-791-2334
www.f1oridasidewalksolutiolls.com
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