Title
Bid No. 2019-079 - Annual TxDOT IH635/IH 30/Highway 80 Corridor Maintenance Contract and Litter Control Contract.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with low bidder Good Earth Corporation in the amount of $272,094.04. The term of this contract is for a one-year period with four additional one-year renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)
Body
Name of Department
Parks and Recreation
Project/Budgeted Amount
$272,094.04
Sum of Bid/Bid Amount
$272,094.04
The Parks and Recreation Department utilizes landscaping contractors to assist with the landscaping maintenance of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Interstate Highway 635, Interstate Highway 30 and U.S. Highway 80. Litter collection is performed weekly and mowing is performed bi-weekly. Due to the overall cost of doing business, the price of this contract continues to escalate. Modifications are planned to adjust the amount of acreage being mowed to stay within available budget funds and maintain beautification expectations.
Bid documents were broadcast on 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 bids 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. Good Earth Corporation received the most points and if approved, shall have the option to renew this contract under the same terms for four consecutive years.
Financial Implications
Funding for this landscaping maintenance is allocated in the 4B Mesquite Quality of Life Budget.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends award to Good Earth Corporation.
Attachment(s)
Best Value Matrix
Bid Tabulation
Drafter
Elizabeth Harrell
Head of Department
Elizabeth Harrell