Title
Resolution to Approve a Two (2) Year General Services Contract for Right-of-Way Mowing and Landscaping Services with Lansing Real Green Lawn Care, Inc, ITB-4727 ($109,765.00 annually; $219,530.00 for two years)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to approve a 2-year contract with Lansing Real Green Lawn Care, Inc for up to $109,765.00 annually for right-of-way mowing and landscaping services.
ITB-4727 was advertised on the City’s Website and on the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) website. Six (6) bids were received and publicly opened on March 7, 2023. Lansing Real Green Lawn Care, Inc was the lowest responsible bidder for weekly mowing of traffic islands and the wastewater treatment plant, bi-weekly mowing of other City-owned properties, bi-annual right-of-way mowing/brush clearing guardrail trimming and landscaping services.
The six bidders were:
1. RNA Facilities Management
2. Ground Control LLC
3. DJ’s Landscape Management
4. Lansing Real Green Lawn Care, Inc
5. Pacific Outdoor Living
6. Superior Landscape Companies
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding is available in the appropriate approved FY23 Operations and Maintenance budgets and will be available in subsequent annual budgets if so, approved by City Council.
Lansing Real Green Lawn Care, Inc complies with the City’s Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances.
Staff
Prepared by: Paul Matthews, Public Works Assistant Manager
Reviewed by: Molly Maciejewski, Public Works Manager
Reviewed by: Brian Steglitz, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Public Works needs to contract for right-of-way mowing and landscaping services;
Whereas, Six competitive bids (ITB-4727) were received on March 7, 2023;
Whereas, Lansing Real Green Lawn Care, Inc was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder for weekly mowing of traffic islands and the wastewater treatment plant, bi-weekly mowing of other City-owned properties, bi-annual right-of-way mowing/brush clearing, guardrail trimming and landscaping services;
Whereas, Additional needs may arise requiring additional mowing areas, extra cuts and or additional landscaping services;
Whereas, The term of the proposed contract with Lansing Real Green Lawn Care, Inc is for two years and up to $109,765.00 in services per year, subject to the availability of funding; and
Whereas, Lansing Real Green Lawn Care, Inc complies with the City’s Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve a General Services Contract with Lansing Real Green Lawn Care, Inc in the amount not to exceed $109,765.00 annually, for the period of April 24, 2023 through April 24, 2025, subject to the annual appropriation of funds, for mowing and landscaping services;
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to extend the agreement for one additional two-year period with a one-time 3% cost escalator providing both parties agree to an extension and subject to the availability of funds;
RESOLVED, That an annual contingency in the amount of $7,000.00 be established within the $109,765.00 annual cap, and be available for the addition of mowing areas within the City, extra cuts where needed and or additional landscaping services and that the City Administrator be authorized to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount;
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized and directed to execute the contract, subject to approval by the City Administrator as to substance and subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take the necessary actions to implement this resolution.