HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Trees and Large ShrubsMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE
OF TREES AND LARGE SHRUBS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of annual contracts for the purchase
of trees and large shrubs with Fannin Tree Farm, Southwest Wholesale
Nursery and Unique Landscaping Design & Construction for the Parks
and Recreation Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in accounts 100-43355-312-3
(Recreation Facilities) 100-42205-312-3 (Grounds Maintenance) 174-
74015-312-052 (Landscaping PCMF) & 119-44540-312-9 (Professional
Services) for an annual estimated amount of $355,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for trees
and large shrubs. Awarding contracts 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 contract
was for an initial one-year period with four, one-year renewal options. If
approved, this will be the final renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
MH/LW