DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Tree and Palm Maintenance - BESD, Aviation & Various Departments
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes contracts with Goodwill Industries of San Antonio in an estimated annual amount of $250,000.00 and Burkett Arbor Care, LLC in an estimated annual amount of $130,000.00 to provide tree and palm maintenance and removal services on an as needed basis. Funding for these contracts is included and available in each department's respective FY 2019 Adopted Operating Budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for Council consideration and action are the proposals submitted by Goodwill Industries of San Antonio and Burkett Arbor Care, LLC to provide tree and palm maintenance and removal services for the Building and Equipment Services Department, Aviation Department and various departments including the Department of Human Services, San Antonio Public Library, San Antonio Fire Department, Solid Waste Management Department, and San Antonio Metropolitan Health Department. These services are required to reduce potential hazards, provide clearance for vehicles and pedestrians, prune branches away from structures, and maintain or improve the overall health and structure of trees and palms at various City locations.
The City issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP) 6100010327 for "Tree and Palm Maintenance - BESD & Various Departments" on September 17, 2018, with a submission deadline of October 19, 2018. The RFCSP allowed for multiple contract awards based upon the following categories / departments: Group 1 Building and Equipment Services Department; Group 2 Aviation Department; and Group 3 Various City Departments.
Three proposal responses were received and all were deemed eligible for evaluation. Goodwill Industries of San Antonio and Burkett Arbor Care, LLC are recommended for contract award based on the City's standard RFCSP evaluation proc...
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