Title
Aviation Landscaping Maintenance Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve contracts with the following companies for Landscaping Maintenance Services for an initial term of three years:
- The Budd Group,
- Leisure Time Lawn Care,
- Carolina Wetland Services, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two additional, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purposes for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ These contracts will provide beautification services including installing and maintaining plant beds, grass mowing services, and litter control on Airport property.
§ The work has been divided into Zones:
- Zone 1 is the highest priority and the most visible to the public, and
- Zones 2 and 3 are locations in less visible areas such as parking areas and roadways.
§ On November 1, 2017, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Airport Landscaping Maintenance Services. In response to the RFP, the City received nine proposals from interested service providers.
§ These vendors best meet the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to the RFP requirements. Estimated contract expenditures for the first year are $1,642,931:
- The Budd Group, $1,139,427 (Zone 1-high public visibility areas, such as entrance to the Airport)
- Leisure Time Lawn Care, $286,500 (Zone 2-parking areas)
- Carolina Wetland Services, $199,004 (Zone 3-roadways)
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: section 2.1 (a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
However, the City awarded a contract to Leisure Time Lawn Care, a City SBE and Carolina Wetland Services, a City SBE and WBE.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget