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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Grounds Management ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: JANUARY 15, 2019 SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for grounds management services with Terracare Associates for the Parks and Recreation Department. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are limited to the budgeted amount by each department for an annual estimated amount of $1,600,000. 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 for the third renewal available. Staff recommends approval. TS/LW