STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: May 10, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a five-year service contract, with one five-year renewal option, for the operational management of the greenhouse and nursery for the Park & Recreation Department - Southwest Perennials, Inc., only proposer - Estimated Total Net Revenue: General Fund $300,000 (Estimated Annual Gross Revenue: $60,000)
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BACKGROUND
This service contract will provide for the operational management of the greenhouse and nursery for the Park & Recreation Department. The Greenhouse Complex for Horticulture Services is located at 8740 Elam Road in Crawford Park. The premises of the contract include 50,000 square feet of greenhouse space, 1/4 acre of storage/stock space, and an operations building.
The service contract will be a revenue contract, providing lease payments to the City. The City will also be reimbursed for any communications, sanitation, electricity, and natural gas charges associated with the greenhouse operations. Furthermore, supplier will provide bedding plants to the City upon request.
A five-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Building Services Department (1)
* Office of Arts and Culture (1)
* Park & Recreation Department (2)
* Small Business Center Department (1)
The committee selected the successful respondents on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under the following criteria:
* Monthly lease plan 30 points
* Business plan 20 points
* Experience 20 points
* Infrastructure maintenance 15 points
* Detailed marketing plan 15 points
As part of the solicitation process and in an effort to increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services used its procurement system to s...
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