12 - Laserfiche WebLink

THE CITY OF 1 2 L£�S�4NTON® CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT July 20, 2021 Operations Services TITLE: APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH NEW IMAGE LANDSCAPE COMPANY FOR TURFGRASS MOWING AND EDGING SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY PARKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $613,743 FOR THREE YEARS SUMMARY To effectively maintain City owned landscapes and parks, the Operations Services Department uses a turfgrass mowing and edging contractor to perform certain landscape maintenance functions that are essential to keep the City in good order. The subject project consists of turfgrass mowing and edging at various City owned parks. Project administration is under the direction of the Parks Maintenance Division. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for turfgrass mowing and edging services at various City owned parks was distributed on May 12, 2021. Based on the evaluation criteria in the RFP, New Image Landscape Company was selected as the most qualified firm. New Image Landscape Company provided the most comprehensive understanding of the project goals, an organized and efficient approach to performing the work in a timely manner, streamlined communications for immediate contact with field crews, demonstration of adequate staff resources, and a willingness to foster a partnership to accomplish the anticipated work. Staff recommends that the City enter into a three-year agreement with New Image Landscape Company starting July 21, 2021 for the amount of $613,743 which includes a 10 percent contingency for turfgrass mowing and edging services at various City owned parks. RECOMMENDATION Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute agreement with New Image Landscape Company for turfgrass mowing and edging in the amount of$613,743 including a 10 percent contingency. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The anticipated total expenditure for this three-year agreement is $613,743, which includes a 10 percent contingency. Current funding for the project is available in the Parks Maintenance Operating Budget.