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Section 1- Introduction and Overview 1.1. CITY OF PARKLAND OVERVIEW: The City of Parkland ("City") was incorporated in 1963 and is located in the northwest corner of Broward County. The City has a park -like setting and is a predominantly single- family residential community. Some original areas of the community include large estate lots with one dwelling unit per 2.5 acres and estate lots with one dwelling unit per acre. Newer portions of the community are generally gated single-family home developments. Commercial development in the City is limited to a handful of shopping plazas which are for the most part concentrated on the SR7 corridor. The current population is estimated at 31,507 people and the median income of residents is estimate at $128,2921. Parkland has earned a reputation for safety, excellent public schools, parks and open spaces, and its "home town" feel. In 2009, the City annexed approximately 2,000 acres commonly referred to as "the Wedge". This annexation increased the size of the City from approximately 11 square miles to nearly 13 square miles. Development of the Wedge is still ongoing but at build- out (approximately 2025), is projected to increase the City's population. 1.2. PURPOSE: The City of Parkland, Florida is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced firms for Vending Machines Operation and Maintenance at various locations throughout the City, in accordance with the terms, conditions, scope of services, specifications and requirements of this competitive solicitation. 1.3. INITIAL CONTRACT PERIOD AND CONTRACT RENEWAL: The initial contract shall commence upon final execution of the Contract by the City and shall expire two years (2) from the date. The City reserves the right to renew the contract for three (3) additional one (1) year terms providing all terms conditions and specifications remain the same, both parties agree to the extension, and such renewal is approved by the City. In the event services are scheduled to end because of the expiration of this contract, the Contractor shall continue the service upon the request of the City as authorized by the awarding authority. The extension period shall not extend for more than ninety (90) days beyond the expiration date of the existing contract. The Contractor shall be compensated for the service at the rate in effect when this extension clause is invoked by the City. 1.4. INFORMATION/CLARIFICATION/QUESTIONS: For information concerning this RFP contact Anthony Cariveau, Purchasing Director, at 954-757-4177. Such contact is to be for clarification purposes only. Questions related to the solicitation should be submitted through the on-line platform on the City's website. Changes, if any, to the technical specifications or proposal procedures will only be 1 United States Census Bureau. City of Parkland RFP 2021-03 Page 5