Title
Airport Landscape Maintenance
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with The Budd Group for landscaping maintenance services for an initial term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ This contract allows the Airport to maintain a clean and effective outer roadway system and provide a safer and more aesthetic environment for clients and employees.
§ The contract will cover landscaping maintenance services for Airport Zone 3 which includes areas such as facilities, roadways, field and drainage areas, turf, shrubs, ground cover and trees, mulching, fall over seeding, bedding areas, annual color, and trash control.
§ On May 11, 2021, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); three responses were received.
§ The Budd Group best meets the City’s needs in terms of demonstrated experience, proposer history, staffing plan, reference, and RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $470,058.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) the City shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract, or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the City regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provision of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget