Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AARON LANDSCAPING, INC. FOR GENERAL LANDSCAPING SERVICES.
Executive Summary: The Public Properties and Service Divisions contract for various general landscaping goods and services throughout the city. This two (2) year contract is on a time and materials basis and work will be performed on city owned property as well as within the right of way. Staff wishes to award the contract for 2017 and 2018.
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Legislative History
Resolution 15-196 granted permission to advertise for bids including general landscaping services.
Purpose & Explanation
The contract for general landscaping services includes small projects and time and materials maintenance of public properties, downtown landscaping, and Greens shrubs and landscape beds. Aaron Landscaping, Inc. has held this contract with the city for the last four years. They have performed very well during this time with few, if any, issues. Aaron Landscaping, Inc. was the only bidder for the upcoming contract term despite four other companies pulling bid documents. Total annual estimated costs under this contract are $179,568.50 which represents an overall price reduction of 7.64% under the current pricing. A bid tabulation has been attached for review.
Timing Considerations
The current contract expires November 30, 2016. City staff wishes to have a contract in place prior to January 1, 2017.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for general landscaping services with Aaron Landscaping, Inc., 3001 Towpath Trail, Suite G, Broadview Heights OH 44147, for January 1, 2017, to November 30, 2018, at the submitted unit prices at an annual amount not to exceed $179,568.50.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Ma...
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