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.
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