Submitted By: Rusella Bowes-Johnson
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Presentation By: Sean Lanier
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Department: Water & Sewer
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve award of contract to BWC Services USA, LLC, for grounds maintenance services at Ocala Wetlands Recharge Park in an amount not to exceed $58,500
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
03/25/2025
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BACKGROUND:
The Water Resources Department operates the 60-acre Ocala Wetlands Recharge Park located at 2105 NW 21st Street in Ocala. The Park features approximately 30 acres of grassy areas, pathways, and exhibit areas that require regular mowing, edging, and trimming.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On March 25, 2025, the City issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. WRS/250504 for the provision of this work. Fourteen vendors responded to the solicitation. The lowest bidder meeting all requirements was BWC Services USA, LLC. The initial two-year term of this agreement begins on May 21, 2025, and ends on May 20, 2027, with two one-year renewal options available. The bid tabulation is attached along with a draft contract.
Staff recommends approval of this Agreement with BWC Services USA, LLC.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Water Resources Department has sufficient funds in the budgets for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026.
Funding is available in account string 455-030-349-537-53-34010 in the amount of $21,600 for Fiscal Year 2025.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These services were procured in compliance with the City's Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This contract will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny