City of Gainesville - File #: 140470.

• File #: 140470.
• Version: 1
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/27/2014
• In control: City Manager
• On agenda: 11/20/2014
• Final action: 11/20/2014
• Title: Bid Award - Sixth Street Rail Trail Landscaping (B) This item is a request for the City Commission to authorize the bid award to Green Construction Tech for the Sixth Street Rail Trail Landscaping Project for the installation of landscaping and other associated improvements adjacent to the West 6th Street Rail Trail between NW 4th Street and NW 16th Avenue in the amount of $289,190.50.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/20/2014	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended

Title

Bid Award - Sixth Street Rail Trail Landscaping (B)

This item is a request for the City Commission to authorize the bid award to Green Construction Tech for the Sixth Street Rail Trail Landscaping Project for the installation of landscaping and other associated improvements adjacent to the West 6^th Street Rail Trail between NW 4^th Street and NW 16^th Avenue in the amount of $289,190.50.

Explanation

On October 13, 2013, the City Purchasing Division solicited bids for the Sixth Street Rail Trail Landscaping Project.  Two (2) firms responded with bids. Green Construction Tech was the lowest responsible and responsive bidder in the amount of $289,190.50.

Fiscal Note

Funding in the amount of $289,190.50 is available in the Capital Improvement Program for this project.

Recommendation

The City Commission:  1) award the bid award to Green Construction Tech for the Sixth Street Rail Trail Landscaping project construction; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any necessary documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.