From
Duane Strawn, Assistant Director of Operations
Title
Price agreement for preventative pond maintenance at Summit, PSB, and EPIC Grounds from Five Star Aquatics dba Magnolia Fisheries (up to $37,200 annually) for one year with the option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $186,000 if all extensions are exercised and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms
Presenter
Cheryl DeLeon, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
This contract is for a monthly preventative pond maintenance program for the six ponds that surround Summit, PSB, and EPIC Grounds. These ponds experience seasonal algae bloom, and, from time to time, excessive vegetative growth interferes with the functionality and aesthetics of the ponds. This contract would keep these ponds free of algae, water weeds, cattails, etc. and provide clean aesthetically pleasing ponds.
Notice of bid #20005 was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, and Bid Sync; it was distributed to 8 vendors. There were no Grand Prairie vendors available for this commodity. One bid was received as shown on attachment A.
The award was based on best value criteria set up in the specification, including material markup, reputation, quality of service, price, past relationship with the city and other municipalities, if they were local, and other relevant criteria as listed in the specification.
Magnolia Fisheries meets specifications and is recommended for award.
Financial Consideration
Funding for a Price Agreement for Preventative Pond Maintenance at Summit, PSB, and EPIC Grounds from Five Star Aquatics dba Magnolia Fisheries, in the amount of $37,200 is available in the FY 2019/2020 Storm Water Utility Fund (31...
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