Title
Bid Award for Mowing Services at Various Rail Trail Locations (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to authorize the bid award to Oasis Landscape Services Inc., for mowing services at various rail trail locations in the amount of $38,400.
Explanation
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department issued a request for bids for mowing services at various rail trail locations. Eight (8) vendors attended the mandatory pre-bid conference, with four (4) vendors submitting bids. This was a best-evaluated bid. Staff considered price, past performance of bidder (references), length of time in business, experience with rail trail maintenance, equipment to be utilized and location. Based on these criteria, Oasis Landscape Services Inc., was ranked number one at a price of $38,400.
Fiscal Note
Funds in the amount of $38,400 are available in the FY2015-2016 Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Contractual Services budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) award the contract for mowing services at various rail trail locations to Oasis Landscape Services Inc., for a two-year period with the option to execute three (3) one-year extensions; and 2) authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract subject to the approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.