Submitted By: Julie Johnson
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Presentation By: Bill Rodriguez
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Department: Recreation and Parks
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve award of a three-year contract to MegaScapes Landscape Services, Inc., for as needed sod supply, delivery, and installation services with an aggregate expenditure of $339,492
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Invitation to Bid to public: March 7, 2024
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BACKGROUND:
The Recreation and Parks Department annually maintains parks, athletic fields, and facility grounds. Best practices are adhered to by providing public spaces that are safe and attractive.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On March 7, 2024, the City of Ocala issued Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) No.: REC/240481 for the provision of sod, seed, and mulch delivery services on an as-needed basis. Two (2) firms responded, and the bid supplied by MegaScapes Landscape Services, Inc. was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible, as follows:
Staff recommends approval of the award of a three-year contract with MegaScapes Landscape Services, Inc. with two optional one-year renewal terms. Annual expenditures under the contract are anticipated to be $113,164.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The contract for the supply and delivery of sod, seed, and mulch on an as-needed basis will have an annual fiscal impact of $113,164. Adequate funds are budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Department Budget (001-021-120-572-57-46010).
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods and services were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny