AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT WITH BLUE MARLIN INVESTMENTS, INC. DBA CAYCO TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FACILITIES, PARKS, AND GREENWAYS PURSUANT TO RFP NO. 11-06-24-11. (NEW ITEM)
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BACKGROUND:
On October 6, 2024, the City issued Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 11-06-24-11 to retain the services of a qualified and experienced firm to provide landscape maintenance services for facilities, parks, and greenways. These services ensure the City maintains its professional appearance and reputation as a well-planned community with a unique environmental consciousness. The existing agreement for landscape maintenance services with Potter's Lawn and Landscaping expired on October 31, 2024. The City is currently utilizing its secondary landscape contractor to perform these services in the interim.
DISCUSSION:
Electronic solicitations were issued through the eBid System to one hundred and fifty-three (153) potential vendors, resulting in the receipt of five (5) responsive proposals from the following companies: 1) Juniper Landscaping of Florida, LLC; 2) EDJ Service, Inc.; 3) Mainguy Landscape Services; 4) Brightview Landscape, Inc.; and 5) Blue Marlin Investments, Inc. dba CAYCO.
The submittals were evaluated based on the criteria listed in the RFP by a selection committee comprised of John Tetteris, Public Works Superintendent; Enrique Castro, Parks and Recreation Superintendent; and Casey Kelly, Public Works Lead Worker. After evaluating the submittals and conducting reference checks on the vendors, the selection committee recommends awarding the contract to Blue Marlin Investments, Inc. dba CAYCO to provide landscape maintenance services for facilities, parks, and greenways.
The contract term shall be for four (4) years with the right to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year periods.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
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