STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 23, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to increase the service contract with Good Earth Corporation for grounds maintenance for Water Utilities Department facilities and vacant lots in the estimated amount of $1,319,544.00, from $1,883,300.00 to $3,202,844.00; (2) Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to increase the service contract with Good Earth Corporation for grounds maintenance for Police Department properties in the estimated amount of $340,672.50, from $177,075.00 to $517,747.50; and (3) a three-year service price agreement with GreenList Services LLC for grounds maintenance for Police Department properties in the estimated amount of $26,862.00 - Total estimated amount of $1,687,078.50 - Financing: Dallas Water Utilities Fund ($1,319,544.00) and General Fund ($367,534.50)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
These agreements will provide for continued grounds maintenance of the Water Utilities Department facilities and lots and Police Department properties. Maintenance cycle includes grass mowing, trimming, edging, and removal/disposal of lawn litter.
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