HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2018-156 City Awarding A BID Related To Request For Proposal (RFP NO. 18-014) To Quest Corporation Of America, Inc. For Public Relations Services Pertaining To City Rebranding Efforts ($50,000.00) RESOLUTION NO. 2018-156
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID RELATED TO REQUEST
FOR
PROPOSAL (RFP NO. 18-014) TO QUEST CORPORATION OF AMERICA,
INC. FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES PERTAINING TO CITY
REBRANDING EFFORTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission approved a new City logo and slogan at the
November 14, 2017 City Commission meeting; and
WHEREAS, at the January 9, 2018 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board
meeting, the CRA Board, whose members also serve as members of the City Commission,
requested that the CRA assume responsibility for the rebranding initiative; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2018, the CRA Board conducted a workshop to discuss the
rebranding concepts and implementation plan, budget and also discussed a desire to promptly
implement the rebranding initiative; and
WHEREAS, at the February 27, 2018 City Commission meeting, the City Commission
adopted Resolution No. 2018-031, approving a new logo, seal, tagline, brand statement, brand
standards and rebranding plan; and
WHEREAS, at the March 27, 2018 City Commission meeting, the City Commission
adopted Resolution No. 2018-043 authorizing funding to implement the rebranding initiative;
and
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2018, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2018-081
authorizing the advertisement for Public Relations Services related to the Rebranding Initiative;
and
WHEREAS, the City posted and advertised Request for Proposal ("RFP")No. 18-014 on
the City of Dania Beach's website, Demand Star and in the Sun-Sentinel newspaper on
September 13, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the bid opening was held on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, three bidders submitted their respective bids; and
WHEREAS,the Selection Committee held a review meeting on October 5, 2018 at 2:00
p.m. at City Hall to evaluate the three proposals received; and
WHEREAS, the lowest and most responsive bidder was Quest Corporation of America,
Inc., a company which has a proven track record of providing public relations services to public
and private entities; and
WHEREAS, the Selection Committee recommends awarding the bid to Quest
Corporation of America, Inc., in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00);
and
WHEREAS, funding is proposed in the Promotional Activities Branding Initiative
Account No. 001-18-00-519-48-15;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above "Whereas" clauses are ratified and confirmed as being true
and correct, and they are made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the City of Dania Beach, Florida awards the bid for RFP No. 18-014
"Public Relations Services for City Rebranding Efforts" to Quest Corporation of America, Inc.,
in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).
Section 3. That the proper City officials are authorized to execute an Agreement with
Quest Corporation of America, Inc., for Public Relations services for a term of one (1) year. The
City Commission has the sole option to renew the Agreement annually for up to a maximum of
one (1) additional one (1) year period, in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars
($50,000.00) for the additional renewal period.
Section 4. That the City Manager, CRA Executive Director and CRA Attorney are
authorized to make minor revisions to such contract documents that are deemed necessary and
proper for the best interest of the City.
Section 5. That funding is planned and appropriated in the Promotional Activities
Branding Initiative Account No. 001-18-00-519-48-15.
Section 6. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 7. That this Resolution shall be in full force and take effect immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on October 23, 2018.
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