Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ZSCAPE, LLC FOR GENERAL LANDSCAPING SERVICES.
Brief Description: This contract provides general landscaping goods and services throughout the city on city owned property and within the City right of way. This is a time and materials contract which covers items including but limited to mulching, bed maintenance, bush trimming, grass restoration and other associated landscaping work. Staff seeks to award the contract for the 2019-2020 seasons.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution 18-188 authorized staff to seek competitive pricing for these services.
Purpose & Explanation
This contract service contract was publicly bid per City charter. Three (3) Bids were received on January 29, 2019. Below is the 2019 Contract Price and the newly submitted bids.
2019 Contract Price: $ 167,161.50 (contract expiration 12-31-18)
Zscape LLC……………….$185,310.00
Vizmeg Landscapes……$284,584.00
H&M Landscaping………$351,431.00
The City Administration is requesting City Council approval to authorize the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with Zscape LLC. for General Landscaping Services at the not to exceed amount of $185,310.00. This is a two year contract with an optional two year renewal. The contract will begin on March 15, 2019 and end on December 31, 2020.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
X Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: Yes
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (Several PW accounts including Street Trees, Public Properties, Service and Storm Water)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with Zscape, LLC. for General Landscaping Services at the not to exceed amount of $185,310.00
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank J. Comeriato, Assistant City Manager-Operations
Eric Hutchinson, Assistant Public Works Director