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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC32980 - CA2 - Holiday Lighting and Decor ProgramCITY OF PALM DESERT OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER STAFF REPORT REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. C32980 FOR PURCHASING NEW MATERIALS AND APPROVING A LABOR COST INCREASE FOR THE CITY'S HOLIDAY LIGHTING AND DECOR PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,218.76. SUBMITTED BY: Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager DATE: May 26, 2016 CONTENTS: Contract Amendment No. 2 w/ Exhibit "A" Proposed New Holiday Decor Photographs Recommendation By Minute Motion: Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C32980 increasing annual labor costs by $27,682.90 through 2018 and extending the current contract term through May 31, 2018, amongst other revisions. 2. Approve the purchase of new LED and snow tube lights for the City's Holiday Lighting Program in the amount of $57,595.86 and appropriate $57,595.86 from the FY 2015/16 Unobligated General Fund to Account No. 1104310-4391001. 3. Approve the purchase of new decor for the City's Holiday Decor Program in the amount of $59,940.00 and appropriate $59,940.00 from the FY 2015/16 Unobligated General Fund to Account No. 1104310-4391001. 4. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any contractual documents related to these enhancements to the City's Holiday Lighting and Decoration Program (Contract No. C32980). 5. Declaring existing holiday decor purchased in 2008 for the El Paseo medians, with the exception of the holiday trees, as surplus and dispose of appropriately. Strategic Plan Obiective This item is related to the Economic Development section of the Palm Desert Strategic Plan, specifically under Prioritv 3: Create and attract entertainment and events to enhance and expand the Palm Desert economy and lifestvle. The rationale is that such action enhances existing businesses which attracts tourists. The City of Palm Desert Holiday Lighting and Decor Program is very well received by businesses, residents, and visitors. It enhances the El Paseo experience, attracting locals and tourists to shop and dine here, and improves the quality of life in Palm Desert. Executive Summary The City Council directed staff to maintain and keep current the City's Holiday Lighting and Decor Program for the commercial core. The City's current vendor, Premier Holiday Design, indicates that the El Paseo median tree lights and decor need replacement to maintain a program that enhances Staff Report -Holiday Lighting & Decor Program May 26, 2016 Page 2 of 4 this vital shopping district. At City Council direction the median lights remain on from early October through mid -May of each year. The current decor was purchased in 2008 and is in poor condition. Staff recommends replacement of the existing decor and lighting inventory as presented within this report. The contractor also requests a labor rate adjustment due to minimum wage increases and a miscalculation on the costs for snow tube installation. The current contract term expires in April 2018, but staff is recommending a one month extension to May 2018 in order to accommodate the revised median tree light schedule. Background The City of Palm Desert updated its Holiday Lighting and Decor Program in 2013 with the award of the new program to Premier Holiday Design. Premier Holiday Design is a local, full service holiday and special event production company in operation over twenty years. The revised holiday program included lighting palm and deciduous trees along the El Paseo corridor, which has been positively received by businesses, visitors, and residents. Due to the positive community feedback, the City Council directed staff in 2015 to extend the duration the tree lights remain on from October through May. PROPOSED ENHANCEMENTS TO HOLIDAY LIGHTING AND DECOR PROGRAM REPLACEMENT LED LIGHTING & SNOW TUBE LIGHTS When the City first initiated the revised Holiday Lighting and Decor Program in 2013, the lights were to originally be on for a two month period. However, these lights have remained on for over six months during the last two years, nearly tripling the amount of time they were active under the initial agreement. The contractor indicated that he has had to replace over 350 strands this year alone and that he did not charge the City any labor and material costs for replacement. He indicated that the lights will not last for another season. In order to maintain the current level of display, these materials must be replaced. The cost for this replacement, including sales tax, is as presented: ITEM New Warm White LED Lights New Snow Tube Lights TOTAL COST $46,422.72 $11,173.14 $57,595.86 REPLACEMENT HOLIDAY DECOR FOR EL PASEO MEDIANS The existing decor component for the El Paseo Medians was purchased in 2008 and consists of: 1. Two (2) 48" Giant Fiberglass Presents 2. Three (3) 48" Giant High Gloss Ornaments 3. Two (2) 36" Giant High Gloss Ornament 4. Four (4) 36"Giant Fiberglass Presents 5. Ten (10) 24" Grapevine Spheres 6. One (1) White Resting Deer 7. One (1) Standing Buck 8. One (1) White Doe 9. One (1) White Fawn These items are in poor condition and do not positively reflect the El Paseo experience and existing lighting program. Staff recommends designating them as surplus. It is doubtful that given their current condition that they would be of use to anyone, but Staff will determine if they can be auctioned. Premier Holiday Design recommends that these items be replaced with the following decor, which will enhance El Paseo and represent more of a "Winter Wonderland" experience for visitors and residents: Staff Report -Holiday Lighting & Decor Program May 26, 2016 Page 3 of 4 ITEM One 13'x7' Crystal Branch Tree One 6 ft. & 4 ft. Fiberglass Pinecones Four Standing Buck, Doe, and Fawn displays One 13'x7' Crystal Branch Tree Two Red Glitter Ornaments One 6 ft. & 4 ft. Fiberglass Pinecones Four Standing Buck, Doe, and Fawn displays One 13'x7' Crystal Branch Tree SUBTOTAL TAX TOTAL REVISED LABOR COSTS LOCATION COST Across from Ralph Lauren $9,450.00 Across from Soma & Chico's $3,200.00 Across from Coda $7,480.00 Across from Gardens @ El Paseo $9,450.00 Across from Gardens @ El Paseo $5,790.00 Across from Presage $3,200.00 Across from Classic Consignments $7,480.00 Across from Classic Consignments $9,450.00 $55,500.00 $4,440.00 $59,940.00 Minimum Wage Increase When the original agreement was executed in 2013, California's minimum wage was set at $8.00 per hour and is currently at $10.00 per hour (a 25% increase). The Governor recently signed legislation raising California's minimum wage incrementally to $15 per hour by 2022. The first incremental increase will occur in January 2017, when the minimum wage will be $10.50. The contractor requests a 22% increase to his labor costs to cover these state mandated increases. Snow Tube Labor Miscalculation In addition, he indicated that there was a labor miscalculation, on his part, for the snow tube lights. The cost to install the snow tube lights was $25 per set, but the labor rate should have been $125 per set. The miscalculation came when he charged $25 per set instead of $25 per tube (5 tubes to a set). Although the contractor has absorbed the cost these last three years, he indicated he cannot continue to take this loss going forward. He is not asking for any prorated reimbursement, but wants to install each set of snow tube lights at a cost of $100 per set for the remainder of the contract term. The City currently has 116 sets of snow tubes. As indicated below, the proposed labor costs increase $27,682.90 from $70,945.00 to $98,627.90. Labor Increase Summary ITEM COST Current Labor Costs $70,945.00 Labor Increase of 22% $15,607.90 Labor Credit (old decor installation & previous snow tube rate) ($5,525.00) Revised Snow Tube Labor Rate (116 sets x $100) $11,600.00 Labor Rate to Install Proposed New Holiday Decor $6,000.00 REVISED LABOR COST $98,627.90 In conclusion, investment in holiday lighting in the core commercial area has been well received by businesses, residents, and visitors. In order to maintain the quality of the display, additional investment is necessary at this time. Staff recommends approval of these enhancements as presented. Staff Report -Holiday Lighting & Decor Program May 26, 2016 Page 4 of 4 Fiscal Analvsis Reoccurring Cost Impacts The current Palm Desert Holiday Decor & Lighting Program has an annual cost of $84,945.00. The proposed labor cost increase would result in an annual reoccurring cost of $112,627.90 for FY 2016/17 & FY 2017/18 as follows: Annual Cost for Holiday Decor & Lighting Program ITEM COST Current Labor Rate $70,945.00 Labor Increase of (22%) $15,607.90 Labor Credit ($5,525.00) Revised Snow Tube Labor Rate $11,600.00 New Holiday Decor Labor Rate $6,000.00 Current Transportation Costs $2,000.00 Current Storage Costs $12,000.00 TOTAL REOCCURRING COSTS $112,627.90 Funding is included in the FY 2016/17 Annual Comprehensive Financial Plan without any further appropriation. The City Council is scheduled to review this plan at their June 30, 2016, City Council Meeting. Onetime Cost Impacts The proposed purchase of new tree lights and median decor would result in a onetime cost of $117,535.86, as follows: ITEM New Warm White LED Lights New Snow Tube Lights New Median Decor TOTAL ONETIME COSTS COST $46,422.72 $11,173.14 $59,940.00 $117,535.86 This amount is not currently budgeted and will require an appropriation in the amount of $117,535.86 from the FY 2015/16 Unobligated General Fund. Submitted By Stephen.)(. A(yan, Ris manager Rev�pwed By: Janet goore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Ju -. txf 9 0 0 0 C17 Q U i CL 7 N o v 3 0 m 0 D U ¢� CL _D N .0 fl1 N i 0 0 Z) Z3 (D cD 1 F W .MM x go ) cn 21 r F T rT N ? :3 [D (D CD 0 0 [D 0 _0 ch (D Q (D• 0 0 0 n� 0 • I Nam IBM ttm No 'm go I= �AML I.MW W� OR ma To -OWL %*x%41k 4L L NL IL ILI - ctAwk5.w1,;l 4 M L P ff. Alp IL PL sk 1 it lae' r; C.As x r� ..�lip L #- IL Jr 1 Ar . y � r * i s R J + � y i r CONTRACT NO. C32980 EXHIBIT A PREMIER HOLIDAY DESIGN HOLIDAY SEASON 2016-2017 CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 EXHIBIT "A" PROPOSAL AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO C32980 AMENDMENT NO.2 TO CONTRACT NO. C32980 This Amendment No. 2 (this "Amendment") is dated as of May 26, 2016, and is made by and between the City of Palm Desert and Premier Holiday Design. RECITALS: A. The parties to Contract No. C32980, dated as of July 11, 2013 (the "Agreement"), desire to amend the Agreement as follows: NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Palm Desert and Premier Holiday Design agree as follows: Section 3.2 Term -The term of this Agreement shall be from July 11. 2013 through Mav 31, 2018, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Section 3.4 (a) Fees and Pavments: Compensation -Reoccurring costs for the installation, removal, and storage of new and existing holiday lighting and decor shall not exceed $112.627.90 annually, as set forth in Exhibit "A" and subject to an annual budget appropriation by the Palm Desert City Council. Exhibit "A" -Premier Holiday Design's "Holiday Season 2016-2017, Contract Amendment No. 2, Exhibit A Proposal" is made part of the Exhibit "A" documentation. ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE EXISTING CONTRACT NO. C32980 DATED JULY 11, 2013, EXCEPT AS PREVIOUSLY MODIFIED, AND LETTER OF CLARIFICATION DATED MAY 8. 2015. BE THE SAME AND REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO C32980 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement on the date indicated below. Date: DATE: REVIEWED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY ATTEST: CITY CLERK PREMIER HOLIDAY DESIGN By: MARCUS BLUMBERG Title: PRESIDENT CITY OF PALM DESERT By: JUSTIN MCCARTHY Title: INTERIM CITY MANAGER Premier Holiday Design A FULL SERVICE HOLIDAY DECOR COMPANY P.O. Box 4596 Palm Desert, CA 92261 Ph: 760-601-6517 Fax: 760-262-3020 Email: hlightingdesign@aol.com Steven Aryan May 9, 2016 Risk Manager The City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dear Stephen Per our meeting on April 11, 2016, 1 would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our discussion on the current labor challenges, Premier Holiday Design faces, plus new LED lighting product needed to facilitate the holiday lighting program on El Paseo. I would appreciate if you could forward this letter to the proper personnel & City Council. As I am sure you are aware, minimum labor in The State of California has increased from $8.00 an hour to $10.00 an hour in the last three years. That is a 25% increase. Other expenses such as real estate leases, insurances & transportation costs have risen as well. The holiday project for The City of Palm Desert is an all labor except for storage fees and transportation. I have not increased any of my pricing in the last 8 years, yet our quality has never wavered. Premier Holiday Design continues to lead in holiday lighting & decor presentations. I am requesting that The City of Palm Desert provide Premier Holiday Design the needed and applicable labor increase for Holiday 2016 & 2017. My company just cannot absorb these increases, as our first mission is to continue to give The City of Palm Desert the best in holiday decor & lighting. . Per our discussion on April 11, 2016, 1 am submitting below a summary of decor & lighting deletions going forward per your request, along with the labor increase for Holiday 2016 & 2017. Labor deletions: Tube lights-$1925.00 Decor - $3600.00 1. Two (2) 48" Giant Fiberglass Presents 2. Three (3) 48" Giant High Gloss Ornaments 3. Two (2) 36" Giant High Glass Ornament 4. Four (4) 36"Giant Fiberglass Presents 5. Ten (10) 24" Grapevine Sphere 6. One White Resting Deer 7. One (1) Standing Buck 8. One (1) White Doe 9. White Fawn Total Labor Deletions - $5525.00 Labor Increase & Contract Summary: Current Labor Cost - Labor Increase of 22% - Sub Total Revised Labor Cost - Labor Credit — Items 1-8 Total Revised Labor Cost - M Revised Tube Lights Labor - Revised Lawn Decor Labor - Transportation - Storape - $70, 945.00 $15,607.90 (Holiday 2016 & 2017) $86,552.90 $5525.00 (Decor & Tube Lights) $81,027.90 (Annual) $11,600.00 $6000.00 $2000.00 $12.000.00 Total Holiday 2016 & 2017 Annually-$112,627.90 (New Amended Contract wl Tube Lights Labor) A classy holiday lighting & decor presentation not only showcases your quality properties for the holidays, but also creates an ambiance of warmth and presence. If you have any questions, please feel free in reaching out to me. We look forward in meeting all your holiday needs in the future. Sincerely, Marcus Blumberg President Premier Holiday Design Premier Holiday Design A FULL SERVICE HOLIDAY DECOR COMPANY P.O. Box 4596 Palm Desert, CA 92261 Ph: 760-601-6517 Fax: 760-262-3020 Email: hlightingdesign @ aol.com Steven Aryan Risk Manager The City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dear Stephen May 10, 2016 Ref: New Product Needs Per our meeting on April 11, 2016, 1 would like to take this opportunity to "fine tune" ❑ur talks and include some pertinent information for "To Whom It May Concern" on The City of Palm Desert's holiday lighting & decor presentation. First of all, I want to thank you and your team for all your support in assisting Premier Holiday Design in bringing The City of Palm Desert a beautiful holiday presentation. The lighting presentation on El Paseo has generated great reviews the last three years. We continue to hear praise from out of town guests, as well as the community. Even other cities marvel at the lighting of the trees & palm trees on El Paseo for The City of Palm Desert. Truth be told, when I submitted my bid back in 2013, 1 was quite elated to receive the winning bid. My passion desire was to give The City of Palm Desert the best in holiday lighting & decor. My passion & desires still exists... Originally, the lighting was to be installed and functioning from November through January 151h. Then it was changed from October through April 15tn. And finally last year it was changed once again from October through May 15th. While gladly accepting the terms of changes, a learning curve was developed. From January 2016 through today, Premier Holiday Design has replaced approximately 350 strands of LED mini lights. Just this last week, we replaced 223 strands of lights from Portola to Monterey. The labor just for those 3 days of maintenance was approximately 200 hours. In 2015 several more strands were replaced. The bottom line is: Your strands of mini lights are fading out and or completely dieing out. These strands have been on the last couple years for 7 & 8 months a year. They simply will NOT last another season. The problem at hand is, I am certain that at least 60% to 70 % of your lights will not be in acceptable working condition come next year. It does NOT make sense to purchase a large portion of needed lights, as it will become a massive problem of rotating "bad lights" meaning The City of Palm Desert will be spending good money in trying to keep a degrading product lighting program 100% lit when it will be somewhat impossible. Why???? Because the remaining lights will either fade down or go out next year! Although your LED mini lights had a 2-year warranty, I am NOT charging The City of Palm Desert for the replacement strands that were replaced this year. This was a substantial cost to my company, not to mention the excessive labor costs involved. My professional recommendation is: Purchase new LED lights for your holiday lighting program. Holiday 2016 New LED Lighting Product Needs — The City of Palm Desert Exterior Lighting Product: LED Mini Lights: Palm Trees on Ell Paseo Center Median 1. Purchase of warm white LED mini lights for palm trees on center median of El Paseo. 1 a. Twenty-four (24) thick palm trees @ 12 strands per Total needs - 288 strands @ $18.00 per (Freight Included) Cost - $5184.00 Tax - $414.72 Total cost - $5598.72 2. Purchase of warm white LED mini fights for palm trees on center median of El Paseo. 2a. Twenty-seven (27) thin palm trees @ 5 strands per Total needs — 135 strands @ $18.00 per (Freight Included) Cost - $2430.00 Tax - $194.40 Total cost - $2624.40 3. Purchase of warm white LED mini lights far trees on center median of EI Paseo. 3a. Twenty-eight (28) trees Total needs -- 1750 strands @ $18.00 per (Freight Included) Cost - $31,500.00 Tax - $2520.00 Total cost - $34,020.00 4. 10 % additional strands for maintenance. Total needs - 215 strands @ $18.00 per (Freight Included) Cost - $3870.00 Tax - $309.60 Total cost - $4179.60 Total Warm White LED Mini Light Cost - $46,422.72 (2388 strands) Snow Tubes: After approval of the original contract approved in 2013, it was brought to my attention from my Director of Operations that there was a substantial miscalculation on the product & labor fees for Tube Lights. Snow Tube Product There are now 116 sets of tube lights on 28 trees on El Paseo. One tree was taken out, due to the city taking the tree out. Last year the city added 3 new trees. There were 12 sets of tube lights purchased last year for these trees, bringing your total to 89 sets purchased of tube lights for all lit trees on El Paseo. As you can see, I personally purchased 27 more tube light sets to accommodate your needs to facilitate the lighting of all trees. The first year your trees needed more tube lights than the proposal and contract stated. The approximate cost for those 27 sets of tube lights was around $4800.00, which my company absorbed. I am not asking for reimbursement cost of these tube lights. Please note: There are several tube lights that are not in working order due to aged product and or weather elements. Here is the information on snow tube lights that need replacement, should you elect to continue the "Snow Tube" presentation for 2016 & 2017. Snow Tubes Lights - Replacement Snow Tubes Liqhts 5. Purchase of replacement warm white 570 mm LED Large Snow Tubes for 18 trees on center median of El Paseo. Total needs - 42 sets @ $214.50 per (Freight Included) Cost - $9009.00 Tax - $720.72 Total cost - $9729.72 6. Purchase of replacement warm white 511 mm LED Medium Snow Tubes for 18 trees on center median of El Paseo. Total needs - 9 sets @ $148.50 per (Freight Included) Cost - $1336.50 Tax - $106.92 Total cost - $1443.42 Total LED Snow Tubes Cost - $11,173.14 Total new product cost - $57,595.86 (Includes new LED mini lights & Snow Tube Lights) Payment terms: Balance due July 1, 2016. Snow Tube Labor Unfortunately on the original contract executed in 2013, 1 quoted labor per set of snow tube lights at $25 per set. This was a major miscalculation, as the labor should have been $125.00 per set. The miscalculation came where I charged $25.00 per set instead of $25.00 per tube. There are 5 tubes in a set. The total labor quoted in 2013 to install & take down your tube lights in the original contract was $1925.00. This calculation was submitted as 77 sets x $25.00 per set, totally $1925.00. It should have been $125.00 x 77 = $9625.00. am sure that you will understand that my company cannot absorb the loss of revenues going forward to install these tube lights. Miscalculations totaled $7700.00 per year for 3 years totaling $23,100.00 I am not asking for reimbursements in my miscalculations. It was my error. I am willing to install & take down all tube sets going forward for the remainder of our contract for $100.00 a set, which would total $11,600.00 per year (116 sets of Snow Tube Lights), Holiday 2016 New Lawn Decor Product Needs — The City of Palm Desert Decor program on El Paseo: As I am sure all of you are aware, the decor program in the center medians of El Paseo have been in place for many years. They are aged and tired. It is my professional opinion that these displays (excluding the greenery trees) take away from the beautiful lighting program built for The City of Palm Desert. I have been instructed to delete all displays except the green decorated trees on El Paseo and provide a new proposal for going forward. New Lawn Decor Product Only 73 - 080 El Paseo - Across From Ralph Lauren 7. Purchase of one (1) 13' x 7' Crystal Branch Tree. (374 watts, 4700 Pure White LED bulbs) Cost - $9450.00 (Freight Included) 73 -130 El Paseo - Across From Soma & Chico's 8. Purchase of one (1) 6 ft. & 4 ft. Traditional Yet Whimsical Fiberglass Pinecones. Cost - $3200.00 Purchase of one (1) 6 ft. & 4 ft. Traditional Yet Whimsical Fiberglass Pinecones. Cost - $3200.00 73 - 160 El Paseo - Across From Coda 9 Purchase of the following LED lit Grapevine Deer's, 9a. 50" x 90" Standing Buck - $2195.00 9b. 54" x 54" Standing Doe - $1995.00 9c. 40" x 90" Resting Buck - $2195.00 9d. 41" x 41" Standing Fawn - $1095.00 Cost - $7480.00 (Freight Included) 73 - 545 El Paseo - Across From Gardens at El Paseo 10. Purchase of one (1) 13' x 7' Crystal Branch Tree. (374 watts, 4700 Pure White LED bulbs) Cost - $9450.00 (Freight Included) 11. Purchase of two (2) 4 ft. Glitter Red Ornaments. Cost per - $2895.00 Total cost - $5790.00 (Freight Included) Across From Presage 12. Purchase of one (1) 6 ft. & 4 ft. Traditional Yet Whimsical Fiberglass Pinecones. Cost - $3200.00 (Freight Included) 73 - 847 Ei Paseo- Across From Classic Consignments 13. Purchase of the following LED lit Grapevine Deer's: 13a. 40" x 90" Prancing Buck - $2195.00 13b. 40" x 90" Eating Buck - $2195.00 13c. 54"x 54" Standing Doe - $1995.00 13d. 41" x 41" Standing Fawn - $1095.00 Cost - $7480.00 (Freight Included) 14. Purchase of one (1) 1 Tx 7' Crystal Branch Tree. (374 watts, 4700 Pure White LED bulbs) Cost - $9450.00 (Freight Included) Please note: Deer's on line item #13 will be in front of tree, as the median is long and this will present a "WOW" factor. It also will give us a "Deer Presentation" at the Portola entrance & Monterey entrance. Lawn Decor - $55,500.00 Tax - $4440.00 Total Lawn Decor - $59,940.00 (Product Only — One Time Charge) Payment terms: Product costs due by July 1, 2015. New Lawn Decor Labor Only 15. Installation of three (3) 13' x 7' Crystal Branch Trees (374 watts, 4700 Pure White LED bulbs) Cost per - $800.00 Total cost - $2400.00 (Includes installation, take down & packaging) 16. Installation of two (2) 6 ft. & two (2) 4 ft. Traditional Yet Whimsical Fiberglass Pinecones. Cost per - $200.00 Total cost - $800.00 (Includes installation & take down) 17 Installation of the following LED lit Grapevine Deer's. 17a. 50" x 90" Standing Buck 17b, 54" x 54" Standing Doe 17c. 40" x 90" Resting Buck 17d. 41" x 41" Standing Fawn Cost per - $300.00 Total cost - $1200.00 (Includes installation, take down & packaging) 18. Installation of two (2) 4 ft. Glitter Red Ornaments. Cost per - $200.00 Total cost - $400.00 (Includes installation & take down) 19. Installation of the following LED lit Grapevine Deer's: 19a. 40" x 90" Prancing Buck 19b. 40" x 90" Eating Buck 19c. 54"x 54" Standing Doe 19d. 41" x 41" Standing Fawn Cost - $1200.00 (includes installation, take down & packaging) Total Lawn Decor Labor - $6000.00 (Includes installation & take down) Payment terms: Labor costs & terms to be included in amended annual contract. i hope this letter will serve as informative and please know that it is my only desire to ensure that The City of Palm Desert present and receive the best in holiday lighting & decor. A classy holiday lighting & decor presentation not only showcases your quality properties for the holidays, but also creates an ambiance of warmth and presence. We look forward in meeting all your holiday needs in the future. Sincerely, Marcus Blumberg President Premier Holiday Design