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Bid Award - Annual Services Contract for Right-of-Way Maintenance (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to approve the bid award to Taylor Maid, Inc. for Right-of-Way Maintenance in the amount of $266,481.60.
Explanation
The City of Gainesville advertised Invitations to Bid (ITB) for the Annual Contract for Right-of-Way Maintenance. The following firms responded with bids; Mr. Tree and Lawn Service LLC, Oasis Landscape Services, Inc., Southern Lawn Care Mid Florida, Inc. and Taylor Maid, Inc. Taylor Maid, Inc. was the best evaluated bid and has been deemed to be a responsible and responsive bidder in the amount of $266,481.60.
Fiscal Note
Funding for the Right-of-Way Maintenance in the amount of $266,481.60 is identified in the Public Works Department FY 2017 operating budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Taylor Maid, Inc. for Right-of-Way Maintenance in the City, subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute any and all related documents.