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Bid Award - Landscape and Irrigation Installation on SE 2nd Avenue (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to approve the bid award to Gainesville Landscape Contractors, Inc. for the Landscape and Irrigation Installation on SE 2nd Avenue, median from SE 3rd Street to SE 7th Street, in the amount of $52,374.20.
Explanation
The City of Gainesville advertised Invitations to Bid (ITB) for the Landscape and Irrigation Installation on SE 2nd Avenue, median from SE 3rd Street to SE 7th Street. The following firms responded with bids; John L. Fleming DBA: Urban Greenscapes LLC, Oasis Landscape Services, Inc. John L. Fleming DBA: Urban Greenscapes LLC was the lowest bidder but failed to submit the required HUD documents which deemed his bid non responsive. Gainesville Landscape contractors, Inc. submitted the second lowest bid in the amount of $52, 374.20 along with the required HUD documents and were therefore awarded the bid.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $52,374.20 for the Landscape and Irrigation Installation on SE 2nd Avenue is identified in the Public Works Department FY 2017 CIP budget, $39,592.53 of the project will be funded from CDBG/HUD grant funds.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Gainesville Landscape Contractors, Inc. for Landscape and Irrigation Installation on SE 2nd Avenue median from SE 3rd Street to SE 7th Street, 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.