HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-054-2356_-_RFP_No._22-23-017_Holiday_Lighting_and_Decorations_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-054-2356
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE FIRST
CONTRACT RENEWAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO.
22-23-017, CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS HOLIDAY LIGHTING AND
DECORATIONS TO SOUTH FLORIDA LIGHT TEAM LLC D/B/A
“MIAMI CHRISTMAS LIGHTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED
THE ANNUAL BUDGETED AMOUNT FOR THIS PURPOSE;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2023, staff issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 22-23-
017 City of Miami Gardens Holiday Lighting and Decorations, and
WHEREAS, the RFP proposals were opened on May 22, 2023, and
WHEREAS, proposals were received from four (4) proposers: Artistic Holiday
Designs, LLC., Brandano Displays, Inc., Light 'Er Up LLC., and South Florida Light Team
LLC dba Miami Christmas Lights, and
WHEREAS, each proposal was publicly read, and
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2023, an Evaluation Committee meeting was held, the
Evaluation Committee determined that all four firms were responsive to the requirements
of the RFP, and
WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee scored and ranked the firms and
recommended the first (1st) ranked proposer, South Florida Light Team LLC dba Miami
Christmas Lights for award, and
WHEREAS, in the event that negotiations are not successful with the 1st ranked
firm, negotiation will commence with the next highest ranked firm, and
WHEREAS, City Council approved the award under resolution number 2023-122-
2012, and
WHEREAS, the current contract allows three (3) one (1) year renewals, and
WHEREAS, this is the first (1st) renewal option of three (3) contract renewals,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
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Resolution No. 2025-054-2356
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby authorizes the first contract renewal Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 22-23-017,
City of Miami Gardens Holiday Lighting and Decorations to South Florida Light Team LLC
d/b/a “Miami Christmas Lights”, and further authorizes the City Manager to issue
purchase orders not to exceed the annual budgeted amount for this purpose.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MAY 14, 2025.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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