Title
Creation of Marketing Committee RFP for 2018 Hanging Flower Baskets
Recommended Action
Move to approve the staff recommendation to solicit a service provider to provide hanging flower baskets for 2018
Report
Issue:
Whether to authorize staff to proceed with creation of an RFP to solicit a service provider to provide a variety of hanging flower baskets in 2018 for the Downtown core
Staff Contact:
Mark Rentfrow, Downtown Liaison: 360-570-3798
Presenter(s):
Mark Rentfrow, Downtown Liaison: 360-570-3798
Background and Analysis:
For the past several years, the PBIA has purchased hanging flower baskets to be hung throughout the City’s downtown core. These baskets help to contribute to an inviting and vibrant retail atmosphere and are regularly cited by citizens and business owners who appreciate the PBIA’s efforts. The PBIA must select a vendor for the baskets in 2018.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The downtown business community has cited hanging flower baskets in past PBIA ratepayer surveys as an amenity that they appreciate and hope to see in the future. Citizens and tourists have also remarked favorably about the program and the beauty it brings to downtown
Options:
1. Proceed with RFP to identify a basket provider for 2018 season
2. Suspend hanging flower basket program for 2018
Financial Impact:
Previous estimates purchases for the flower basket program have averaged approximately $8,500.