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File #: 1044-2024    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 4/3/2024 In control: Neighborhoods, Recreation, & Parks Committee
On agenda: 4/29/2024 Final action: 5/1/2024
Title: To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with A&S Play Zone LLC dba A&S Party Rental for open play activities, games and attractions for 2024 Cap City Festivals; to authorize the expenditure of $12,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and $60,000.00 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and to declare an emergency. ($72,000.00)
Attachments: 1. Legislation Template - Cap City
Explanation

Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with A&S Play Zone LLC dba A&S Party Rental for open play activities, games and attractions for the 2024 Cap City Festivals. This includes setup and tear down for all six event dates.

Event dates and location:
Saunders Park - May 18
Driving Park -June 8
Westmoor Park - June 22
Barnett Park - July 13
Northeast Park - August 3
Scioto Southland - August 24, 2024.

The total contract amount is $72,000.00.

The Cap City Festivals are annual free neighborhood community events that are open to the public. The events are produced by the Special Events office and hosted by the Youth Development Outreach office of Recreation and Parks. The Cap City Festivals are a prevention strategy that aims to encourage relationship building among families and neighbors, thereby strengthening community ties and empowering the community to work together to reduce violence while creating a platform of trust to produce positive change.

Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions:

Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on February 08, 2024 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on February 29, 2024. Bids were received from the following companies:

A&S Play Zone LLC dba A&S Party Rental
Awesome Family Entertainment LLC
Cool Cats Sites Entertainment Inc.
Reasonable Jumpies LLC

After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that A&S Play Zone LLC dba A&S Party Rental was the lowest and most responsive bidder. This contractor has experience and necessary qualifications and availability to perform the required services.

Principal Parties:
A&S Play Zone LLC dba A&S Party Rental
300 Conover Dr.
Franklin, Ohio 45005
Lindsey Cornett, (937) 741-4732
Contract Compliance Number: 047751
Contract Compliance Expiration: 3/22/2026

Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to ensure th...

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