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A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Maintenance Services for Golf Course and Parks to Greens Grade Services, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2023-009.
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The purpose of this IFB is to contract with a qualified and experienced bidder to provide the City of Coral Gables Community Recreation Department with labor to include, but not limited to mowing greens, fairways, tees, and roughs; irrigation repair and maintenance; general landscaping and maintenance services.
On May 12, 2023, the Procurement Division of Finance formally advertised, issued and distributed IFB 2023-009 Maintenance Services for Golf Course and Parks. Twenty-three (23) prospective bidders were notified through INFOR, the City’s web-based e-Procurement system.
On June 13, 2023, five (5) bidders submitted bids in response to the IFB: Brightview Landscape Services, Coco Tree Service Corp., Greens Grade Services, Inc., SFM Landscape Services, LLC., and Superior Landscaping & Lawn Services, Inc.
The responses were reviewed by the Procurement Division in order to determine responsiveness to the requirements of the IFB and to identify the lowest responsive responsible bidder. The Procurement Division finalized its due diligence process and confirmed that Greens Grade Services, Inc., is both responsive to the requirements of the IFB and responsible bidder.
The Community Recreation Department concurs with the Chief Procurement Officer’s recommendation to award the Maintenance Services for Golf Course and Parks to Greens Grade Services, Inc., for a one (1) year term contract with option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods, in the estimated annual amount of $848,500.00 but not to exceed the available budget.
Section 2-585 of the Procurement Code, entitled “Authority” authorizes the City Manager to delegate authority to the Chief Procurement Officer to administer and make recommendations on contract awards.
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