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Ranking of firms and agreement with Fort De Soto Hospitality LLC for Concession Services at Fort DeSoto Park.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the ranking of firms and agreement with the number one ranked firm, Fort De Soto Hospitality LLC, for Concession Services at Fort DeSoto Park.
• This contract is for all concession needs at Fort De Soto Park. Concession services include the sale of food and retail items in four locations throughout the park, rental of kayaks, surreys/bicycles, chairs/beach umbrellas, and laundry service operation for the park's campground.
• Five proposals were received with award recommendation to the top ranked firm Ortega National Parks, LLC d/b/a ExplorUS, who created a subsidiary, Fort De Soto Hospitality LLC, for this specific work to establish a local presence within the community. This contract will yield an annual estimated revenue of $301,464.00.
• The term of this contract is for five years beginning January 1, 2025, and has provision for two five-year extensions.
• Revenue is included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget for the Parks and Conservation Resources Department within the General Fund.
Contract No. 24-0455-RFP(AJM) with an estimated annual revenue of $301,464.00 for the Parks and Conservations Resources Department; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.1 Proactively attract and retain businesses with targeted jobs to the county and the region.
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support.
5.4 Strive to exceed customer expectations
Summary:
Summary
This contract is for all concession needs at Fort De Soto Park; concession services include sale of food and retail items in four (4) locations throughout the park, rental of kayaks, surreys/bicycles, chairs/beach umbrellas, and laundry service operation for the park's campground.
Five (5) proposals were received with award recommendation to the top ranked firm Ortega National Parks, LLC d/b/a ExplorUS who created a subsidiary, Fort De Soto Hospitality LLC., for this specific work to establish a local presence within the community.
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Background Information:
A Request for Proposal was released by the Purchasing Division on April 25, 2024, resulting in five (5) responsive proposals. An evaluation meeting was held on June 11, 2024, with the committee recommending award to Ortega National Parks, LLC DBA ExplorUS as the highest ranked firm. Negotiation was completed on September 19, 2024.
Fiscal Impact:
Estimated annual revenue: $301,464.00
Revenue is included in the FY25 Adopted Budget for the Parks and Conservation Resources Department within the General Fund.
Staff Member Responsible:
Paul Cozzie, Director, Parks, and Conservations Resources
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administration Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Agreement
Evaluation Ranking