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Commission Agenda Item
 

MEETING DATE:  9/23/2019

SUBJECT:  RFB 2019-12 Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Services for Municipal Complex/Swick House, Skinner Park/Alachua Lions Club & TK Basin Award

PREPARED BY:  Donna Smith, Purchasing Specialist

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

1)  Accept the Bid from Green Maintenance & Cleaning, Inc. for the Annual Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Services for Municipal Complex/Swick House, Skinner Park/Alachua Lions Club & TK Basin.

 

2)  Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Green Maintenance & Cleaning, Inc. to complete the work as needed under the provisions of RFB 2019-12.

 

Summary

On August 1, 2019, the City solicited formal bids from qualified vendors to furnish all the necessary labor, materials, tools, fuel, equipment & all other direct and indirect costs for the annual requirement for lawn and landscape maintenance at three locations in the City of Alachua.

 

The awarded bid will include a contract effective through October 1, 2020.  The contract will automatically renew on October 1, 2020 for one of four (4) successive one year terms, effective October 1 to September 30 of the following calendar year, unless automatic renewal is cancelled by either party.

 

The City received four (4) bids in response to RFB 2019-12.  Three of the four bids were determined to be responsive and responsible.  Responsive and responsible bids were received from: Gainesville Lawnscaping in the amount of $6,125.00 monthly; Green Maintenance & Cleaning, Inc. in the amount of $2,400.00 monthly; and Landmark Landscaping in the amount of $5,875.00 monthly.

 

Staff recommends to award the contract to Green Maintenance & Cleaning, Inc. to complete the Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Services for Municipal Complex/Swick House, Skinner Park/Alachua Lions Club & TK Basin.

 
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Yes
BUDGETED: Yes
AMOUNT:  $28,800.00 (12 months - $2,400.00 monthly)
FUNDING SOURCE:  Community Redevelopment Trust Fund, Other
 
COMMISSION GOALS:
Quality of Life, Community Enhancement

 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
RFB 2019-12 Contract - Green Maintenance & Cleaning, Inc.
RFB 2019-12 Bids
SIGNED