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1 <br /> <br /> <br />ADDENDUM # 2 <br />QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS <br />DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 <br />TO: ALL PLANHOLDERS <br />FROM: PURCHASING DIRECTOR <br />RFP NO.: TEMPORARY HOLIDAY THEMED EXPERIENCE <br />SUBJECT: ADDENDUM NO. 2 <br /> <br />PLEASE NOTE RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM BY COMPLETING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF <br />ADDENDA’ WITH YOUR PROPOSAL’S SUBMISSION. <br /> <br />Q1. If the ultimate goal is to provide an amazing and flawless skating experience, should real ice be <br />chosen over synthetic alternatives—or are there other factors that might make synthetic ice a necessary <br />consideration? <br />A1. While real ice works to achieve the goal of a one-of-a-kind experience, it is understood that this <br />requires additional resources and logistics that may reduce feasibility. If you have a solution to address <br />those issues, you are welcome to propose that in detail and it would be considered if it works <br />logistically. <br /> <br />Q2. Given the capital expenditures involved and our goal of creating a multi-experience winter village, <br />would it be possible to extend the event duration to an eight-week timeframe? <br />A2. Ideally, the installation remains at six weeks as the park needs to be turned over for public use and <br />the next season of programs. This also aligns with the installation of the holiday décor at the park. <br />However, overall schedules can be negotiated with the City. Please detail why this would be needed and <br />how it works with the overall concept of your proposal (i.e. most patrons are not looking for holiday <br />themed experiences after the first week of January). <br /> <br />Q3. Since it's traditional in many cities around the world—including New York—to celebrate on <br />December 31st, would it be a good idea to highlight the clock countdown at midnight to ring in the New <br />Year. <br />A3. We would not want to make this a destination for New Year’s Eve. As a small city, PD and Code <br />resources are spread thin on key holidays, and we would not want to add to their needs. With that, <br />overarching cultural themes can be incorporated to develop a diverse and inclusive celebration of the <br />holiday season.