Title
Brush Mowing and Trash and Debris Removal Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Leisure Time Lawn Care, LP for Brush Mowing and Trash and Debris Removal for an initial term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two additional, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the City’s business needs and the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Aviation Department owns and maintains multiple outlying parcels of land consisting of vacant land, fields, and drainage areas, which requires regular brush mowing and as necessary, trash and debris removal.
§ On April 24, 2017, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP); four proposals were received from interested service providers.
§ Leisure Time Lawn Care was selected based on its qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Estimated contract expenditures are $125,000 annually, $375,000 in aggregate over the three-year term.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process; however, Leisure Time Lawn Care, LP has submitted a Self-Performance Affidavit with their proposal (Part C: Section 2.3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget