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Authorize negotiation and execution of three multi-term contracts with Austin Arborist Company D/B/A Austin Tree Experts, Clean Scapes L.P., and Unity Contractor Services, Inc. (MBE), to provide tree and brush maintenance services, each for up to five years, for total contract amounts not to exceed $12,250,000 divided among the contractors.
(Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
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Lead Department
Purchasing Office.
Client Department(s)
Austin Energy; Austin Public Health; Austin Public Library; Aviation; Development Services Department; Parks and Recreation Department; Public Works; and Watershed Protection Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $1,633,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Purchasing Language:
The Purchasing Office issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 6200 JRD3004 for these services. The solicitation issued on October 15, 2018 and it closed on November 1, 2018. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City's Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents.
For More Information:
Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager's Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov
NOTE: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation's Authorized Contact Person: Paul Trimble, at 512-97...
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