STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: January 13, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year service price agreement for grounds maintenance and xeriscaping for the Water Utilities Department - Shawnee Mission Tree Service, Inc. dba Arbor Masters Tree Service, most advantageous proposer of two - Estimated amount of $732,170 - Financing: Dallas Water Utilities Fund
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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.
This service price agreement will provide grounds maintenance and xeriscaping for the Water Utilities Department. This service price agreement will furnish all mowing, trimming, edging, flower beds, mulching, and xeriscaping services. Xeriscaping is landscaping and gardening that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from irrigation. It is promoted in regions that do not have easily accessible, plentiful, or reliable supplies of fresh water.
A six-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Department of Public Works (1)
* Park & Recreation Department (1)
* Water Utilities Department (2)
* Office of Economic Development Business Workforce and Inclusion Division (1)*
* Office of Procurement Services (1)*
*The Office of Procurement Services only evaluated cost and the Office of Economic Development Business Workforce and Inclusion Division only evaluated the B...
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