HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Grounds Management Services MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 16, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR
GROUNDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider renewal of an annual contract for grounds management services
with Terracare Associates.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is limited to the budgeted amount by each department for an
annual estimated amount of $1,900,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this bid was to establish fixed annual pricing for grounds maintenance
services for mowing, litter control and weed abatement. The contract also includes
fertilization, herbicides, pesticides, fungicide application, landscaping and irrigation
services to be performed at various parks, medians, right-of-ways, open spaces, facilities
and athletic complexes.
Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B,
Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a). The contract was for an initial one-year
period with four one-year renewal options. If approved, this will be the second renewal
available.
Staff recommends approval.
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