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<br />Council Agenda Item Cover <br /> <br />________________________________________ <br />MEETING DATE: <br /> October 15, 2007 <br />AGENDA ITEM TITLE: <br /> Annual Vacant Lot Mowing Contract <br />AGENDA SECTION: <br /> Consent <br />CAN THIS ITEM BE RESCHEDULED? : <br />Yes <br />BACKGROUND REVIEW: <br />Due to last year’s budget deficit, the City determined <br />that it could realize significant cost savings by contracting out vacant lot mowing. <br />Subsequently, the Street Division of the Department of Public Works experienced <br />a reduction in force of three full-time employees. The City appropriated $59,200 <br />under maintenance contracts in the budget for mowing vacant lots and rights-of- <br />way under the maintenance of the street division. <br />BID RESULTS: <br />The Finance Department invitedten (10) lawn care <br />maintenance firms to submit bids. Only one firm responded, Beckmann Bros. <br />Nursery. The firm has been in operation since 1908 and they are a reputable <br />vendor. The bid submitted was for a total of $49,800, which is a 15% savings on <br />our budgeted estimate. Based on the estimated amount of work to be performed <br />the bid is reasonable and meets the City’s requirements. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Accept the bid proposal for vacant lot mowing from <br />Beckmann Bros. Nursery at a total annual cost of $49,800. <br /> <br />