Title
Bid No. 2018-056 - Annual Landscape Maintenance of the Municipal Center, City Hall, Mesquite Police Building, Mesquite Arts Center, Mesquite Employee Health Clinic and Willowbrook Parking Lot.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with SLM Landscaping and Maintenance in the amount of $78,500.00.)
Body
Name of Department
Parks and Recreation
Project/Budgeted Amount
$78,500.00
Sum of Bid/Bid Amount
$78,500.00
The Parks and Recreation Department utilizes landscaping contractors to assist with the landscaping and trash collection at municipal buildings, the Willowbrook parking lot, Truman Heights Pocket Park and the Mesquite Heritage trailheads. Bidders provide quotes based on the specific needs of the area, the area’s size, and anticipated number of service cycles. All of the areas in this contract are scheduled to be maintained weekly.
Bid documents were broadcast to vendors through the BidSync electronic bidding system, posted on the City’s website and an Advertisement for Bid notice was published in the Daily Commercial Record newspaper. Three bid responses were received. Proposals were scored by a selection committee using the Best Value criteria, evaluating bidders based on price, reputation, quality of work and ability to meet the needs of the City. SLM Landscaping and Maintenance received the most points and is the current contractor.
Financial Implications
Funding is allocated in the Park Services operating budget.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends award to SLM Landscaping and Maintenance.
Attachment(s)
Best Value Matrix
Drafter
Elizabeth Harrell
Head of Department
Elizabeth Harrell