Title
Resolution to Award a Two (2) Year Contract for Right-of-Way Mowing and Landscaping Services to RNA Facilities Management, ITB-4662 ($122,918.00 annually; $245,836.00 for two years)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and consideration for approval is a resolution authorizing a 2-year contract with RNA Facilities Management for up to $122,918.00 annually for right-of-way mowing and landscaping services.
ITB-4662 was advertised on the City's Website and on the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) website. Four (4) bids were received and publicly opened on February 11, 2021. RNA Facilities Management 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 and landscaping services.
The four bidders were:
1. RNA Facilities Management
2. Evergreen Maintenance
3. U.S. Lawns of Ann Arbor
4. KBK Landscaping
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding is available in the appropriate approved FY21 Operations and Maintenance budgets and will be available in subsequent annual budgets if so approved by City Council.
RNA Facilities Management 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: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Tom Crawford, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Public Works would like to award a contract for right-of-way mowing and landscaping services;
Whereas, Four competitive bids (ITB-4662) were received on February 11, 2021;
Whereas, RNA Facilities Management 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 and landscaping services;
Whereas, Additional...
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