TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Victor Majtenyi, Deputy Utilities Director
THROUGH: Suzanne Fisher, Assistant City Manager
THROUGH: George Gretsas, City Manager
DATE: January 21, 2020
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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 31-20 TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT TO TINKER, LLC FOR WATER CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAM UTILIZING THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH SOLICITATION NO. RFP 012-2821-19/IT - $30,000
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve Resolution No. 31-20 to award an agreement to Tinker, LLC for water conservation education program utilizing City of Boynton Beach solicitation No. RFP 021-2821-19/IT, in the estimated amount of $30,000, and authorize the City Manager to approve renewal options, contingent upon renewal by the awarding authorities and contingent upon the appropriation of funds.
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Background:
A water conservation education program is an essential element of providing education and assistance necessary to make wise choices that will result in responsible long-term water use. The water conservation education program educates future rate payers (5th grade students) and current rate payers (their teachers and parents) about water conversation.
To support the City’s water conservation education efforts, with assistance and coordination with the City’s Education Coordinator and the Sustainability Office, staff recommends approval of Tinker’s digital science grade curriculum designed to teach students about water and how to use it responsibly.
Should the City exercise renewal options provided in the contract, the contract value is provided below.
Estimated Contract Value |
Agreement Term: |
Execution - 2/18/21 |
$30,000 |
Renewal Term 1: |
2/19/21 - 2/18/22 |
$30,000 |
Renewal Term 2: |
2/19/22 - 2/18/23 |
$30,000 |
Renewal Term 3: |
2/19/23 - 2/18/24 |
$30,000 |
$120,000 |
This motion is in accordance with Code of Ordinances Section 36.02 Commission Approval Required.
Attachments:
1. Legal Review Checklist
2. Tinker MSA
3. Tinker Resolution
4. Tinker RFP 012-2821-19/IT
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
Funding is available from 441-36-000-536.34-90 - Other Contractual Services.
Timing of Request:
Approval would allow implementation and completion of the education program within the current Spring 2020 school term.