DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Annual Contract for Mowing of Historic Cemeteries for the Parks and Recreation Department
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes a contract with Due Amicis, Inc. dba Green Landscaping to furnish all labor, equipment, materials, expertise and tools required to perform mowing services at fifteen Historical City Cemetery properties for an estimated amount of $125,023.50 annually for five years. Funding is available from the FY 2021 City Cemeteries Fund Budget and funding for subsequent fiscal years is subject to City Council approval of the annual budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for City Council consideration and action is a proposal submitted by Due Amicis, Inc. dba Green Landscaping to provide mowing services that will include, but are not limited to, mowing, edging, trimming, leaf/debris blowing, litter removal and sweeping at the City's fifteen Historic Cemeteries. These services are required to maintain the grounds appearance in an attractive and manicured manner. Mowing services shall include but are not limited to, mowing, edging, trimming, leaf/debris blowing, litter removal and sweeping for the Parks and Recreation Department.
The City issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) for "Mowing Services for Historic Cemeteries" (RFCSP 20-102, RFX 6100013123) on February 3, 2021 with a submission deadline of March 12, 2021. The RFCSP was advertised in The San Antonio Hart Beat, TVSA and the City's bidding and contracting opportunities website. Eight (8) proposals were received and deemed responsive for evaluation. Due Amicis, Inc. dba Green Landscaping is recommended for contract award based on the City's standard RFCSP evaluation process.
The evaluation committee consisted of representatives from the Parks and Recreation Department, Public Works Department and the San Antonio Public Library. The Finance Department, Purchasi...
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