HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Purchase of Trees and Large ShrubsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER GN
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 4, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF TREES AND LARGE SHRUBS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval to renew annual contracts for trees and large shrubs with
Fannin Tree Farm, Southwest Wholesale Nursery and Unique Landscaping Design &
Construction.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this purchase are available in account 100-43355-312-3 (Recreation Facilities)
100-42205-312-3 (Grounds Maintenance) 174-74015-312-052 (Landscaping PCMF) &
119-44540-312-9 (Professional Services) in an estimated annual amount of $355,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for trees and large shrubs.
Awarding to multiple vendors will help mitigate issues that may occur due to quality and
supply fluctuation of plants and trees.
Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B,
Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a). The bid advertisement was posted in the
Fort Worth Star Telegram on September 3 and 10, 2015. The contract was for an initial
one-year period with four, one-year renewal options. If approved, this will be for the first
renewal option.
Fannin Tree Farm, Southwest Wholesale Nursery and Unique Landscaping Design &
Construction have agreed to renew.
Staff recommends approval.
MH/LW