HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Grounds Management and Landscaping MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF RFB 505-2022 FOR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT AND
LANDSCAPING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the renewal of annual contracts for
RFB 505-2022 for grounds management and landscaping services with
Superscapes as primary vendor and American Landscape Systems as
secondary vendor for the Parks and Recreation Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund, Permanent Capital/Street
Maintenance Fund, Storm Drainage Utility Fund, Lake Parks Fund,
Convention & Visitors Bureau Fund, Utility Enterprise Fund and Lake
Enterprise Fund for an annual estimated amount of$2,500,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this bid was to establish fixed annual pricing for grounds
maintenance services for mowing, bed maintenance and weed
abatement. The contract also includes fertilization, herbicides, pesticides,
fungicide application, landscaping and irrigation services to be performed
at various parks, medians, rights-of-way, open spaces, facilities and
athletic complexes.
The City of Grapevine solicited "Best Value" bids in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, Section 252.021 (a) and
Section 252.041 (a). The contract was for initial two-year period, with four
two-year renewal options. If approved, this will be the second renewal.
Staff recommends approval.
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