In an effort to reduce pricing, a contract for the mowing of greenbelts and certain right-of-ways, medians, and easements was solicited separately from the existing Parks and Recreation mowing contract. The Purchasing Division advertised for these mowing services and solicited responses from 175 vendors and ultimately received four (4) responses on December 21, 2016. The bid establishes a beginning date of February 1, 2017. After evaluation, staff recommends award of  an annual contract with three one-year renewal options to the low bidder, Carruthers Landscape Management, Inc. in the amount of $388,120.

Funds for the mowing of greenbelts, right-of-ways, medians, and easements are available in Park Operations within the General Fund and in the Drainage Fund.

Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute an annual contract for mowing services with Carruthers Landscape Management, Inc. for various greenbelts, right-of-ways, medians, and easements with three optional one-year renewals in the amount of $388,120.

I make a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute an annual contract for mowing services with Carruthers Landscape Management, Inc. for various greenbelts, right-of-ways, medians, and easements with three optional one-year renewals in the amount of $388,120.