DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Annual Contract for Mowing of Medians
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes acceptance of a contract with LA MED Facility Maintenance, Inc. to provide median mowing services in the Northwest and Northeast Quadrants of the City for the Transportation and Capital Improvements Department for an estimated annual cost of $255,000.00. Funding for this contract is available through the FY 2019 Storm Water Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for Council consideration and action is a proposal submitted by LA MED Facility Maintenance, Inc. to provide median mowing services in the Northwest and Northeast Quadrants of the City; which consist of approximately 118.39 acres. Contract shall include all labor, equipment, material, tools and maintenance to provide services that include, but are not limited to, mowing, edging, trimming, sweeping and leaf/debris blowing. This contract also requires canopying trees in the medians to protect oak trees from disease. Litter, trash and debris shall be picked up at each location and legally disposed of during the twelve cycle maintenance schedule from October thru September.
The City issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP) for "Annual Contract for Mowing of Medians " (RFCSP 6100010017) on April 06, 2018, with a submission deadline of May 07, 2018. One proposal response was received and was deemed responsive for evaluation. LA MED Facility Maintenance, Inc. was selected based on the City's standard RFCSP evaluation process.
The evaluation team consisted of representatives from the Transportation and Capital Improvements Department and Building and Equipment Services Department. The Finance Department, Purchasing Division assisted by ensuring compliance with City procurement policies and procedures. The proposal was evaluated based on the firm's qualifications, experience, and quality of service, previ...
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