HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Plants and Trees ContractMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER \
MEETING DATE: JULY 1, 2014
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR PLANTS
AND TREES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval to renew annual contracts for plants and trees with
Southwest Wholesale Nursery and Unique Landscaping, Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is limited to the budgeted amount by each department in an
estimated annual amount of $50,000.00.
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Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter
B, Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a). Notice to bidders was published in the
Fort Worth Star Telegram on May 27, 2010 and June 3, 2010. The contract was for an
initial one -year period with four, one -year renewal options. If approved, this will be for
the fourth and final renewal option.
The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for the purchase of
plants and trees on an as- needed basis. This contract has allowed the Parks and
Recreation Department staff to continue to increase their exceptional reforestation
projects for beautifying the city. These efforts have allowed the City of Grapevine to be
honored as a Tree City USA city for over 25 years.
Based on the evaluation of the bid by Purchasing and the Parks and Recreation
Department, it was determined that the award be made to each vendor for the items
they submitted bids on. Southwest Wholesale Nursery and Unique Landscaping, Inc.,
have agreed to renew with no increase in pricing.
Staff recommends approval.
MH /LW
9:14:49 AM 6/25/2014