Item 5JConsider award of bid to American Landscape Systems for landscape maintenance of Town Square and "Central Park" in the amount of $73,050
Current agreement with American Landscape Systems for landscape maintenance at Town Square was re-bid to include Grand Avenue District, Summit Park, and “Central Park”
Bid specifications were developed and services bid following State purchasing laws
City Attorney Review
Bid process conducted by
Purchasing Agent
Bids were opened on March 17, 2006 with three contractors submitting:
American Landscape Systems - $73,050
O’Donnell’s Landscape - $112,110
TruGreen LandCare - $280,902
Best value evaluation of bids –
Best Price (40%)
Professional Competence (35%)
Financial Integrity (20%)
Minority Owned/Southlake
Business (5%)
American Landscape Systems scored 95 out of a possible 100 points offering best overall value
American Landscape Systems has been Town Square maintenance contractor since 2002 and has delivered consistent, responsive and quality service
American Landscape Systems is the installation contractor for Grand Avenue
Cooper and Stebbins indicate American Landscape Systems continued service for privately owned areas
Funding in the amount of $72,000 is available in the approved fiscal year 2005-06 budget.
Proposed contract ($73,050) is for twelve month period. New contract start date in April for Grand Avenue District, May for Summit Park, and late summer for “Central Park”
Proposed contract is for one year and allows for four additional twelve month renewals
Staff is available for questions and seeks City Council direction