DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2
SUBJECT:
Annual Contract for Mowing Services at Historical Cemeteries
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes a contract with Due Amicis, Inc., dba Green Landscaping to provide mowing services for sixteen Historical Cemeteries for the Parks and Recreation Department for an estimated amount of $90,000.00 annually. Funding for this contract is available through the City Cemeteries Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for Council consideration and action is a proposal submitted by Due Amicis, Inc., dba Green Landscaping to provide mowing services at sixteen Historical Cemeteries for the Parks and Recreation Department. The mowing services and cycle frequency are required to maintain the grounds appearance of the historical cemeteries located east of downtown. The total acreage to be maintained is approximately 59.9 acres.
The City issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP) for "Annual Contract for Mowing Services at Historical Cemeteries" (RFCSP 6100006183) on August 28, 2015, with a submission deadline of October 2, 2015. Of the four proposals received, two proposals were deemed non-responsive. One respondent failed to provide a bid bond and one respondent failed to submit a response prior to the proposal deadline.
The evaluation team consisted of representatives from the Parks and Recreation Department, Transportation and Capital Improvements Department, San Antonio Public Library and the Building and Equipment Services Department. The Finance Department, Purchasing Division assisted by ensuring compliance with City procurement policies and procedures. The proposals were evaluated based on the firm's qualifications, experience, and quality of service, previous performance, proposed plan and price schedule. Additional categories of consideration included references and financial qualifications.
The eval...
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