Title
Charlotte Water Grounds Maintenance Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for grounds maintenance services for an initial term of two years:
- Carolina Commercial Landscaping LLC,
- Diane B. Honeycutt dba Carolina Lawn Pro LLC,
- Locust Property Management LLC,
- Mark D. Leake dba Cutt’n Up Yards Services,
- Triple L Landscape, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, two-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ These contracts will provide mowing and landscaping services for Charlotte Water facilities throughout Mecklenburg County.
§ Areas within and surrounding Charlotte Water facilities require grounds maintenance to maintain a professional appearance, create visibility for security purposes, and to ensure a safe working environment.
§ On March 13, 2019, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); 13 responses were received.
§ The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures for all five contracts are estimated to be $800,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city solicited proposals only from city certified SBEs, therefore 100% of the project participation is being committed to the following certified firms (Part A: Section 2.3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
• Carolina Commercial Landscaping, LLC (SBE)
• Diane B. Honeycutt dba Carolina Lawn Pro LLC (SBE)
• Locust Property Management LLC (SBE)
• Mark D. Leake dba Cutt’n Up Yards Services (SBE, MBE)
• Triple L Landscape (SBE)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget