ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from City Manager and Director of Public Works with a Request to Approve a One-Year Extension of CONTRACT #15-111 with JIMAX LANDSCAPE LLC, in the Amount of $70,000.00 for 2016 Landscaping Services.
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BACKGROUND: In late February 2015, the Purchasing Division sent out 20 proposals and 3 contractors responded to a Request for Proposal for Landscape Services for the City of Peoria. JIMAX Landscape received the highest score on the proposal and was awarded the Landscaping Services Contract for 2015 under Item No. 15-111 on April 14, 2015. This request is to extend that contract for the 2016 season, as JIMAX has agreed to perform the work under the same terms, conditions and pricing.
While some of the work is at City facilities and other public locations, weed control on City streets is a major portion of this contract and JIMAX Landscape has licensed applicators and technology to spray for weeds along curb lines as demonstrated in this YouTube video: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQAJbmIw0VQ%20>
JIMAX has performed this type of work for the City for four years and Public Works staff has always been satisfied with their work.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding for this project is included in the 2016 Public Works Horticulture Services account number 101-3124-546.36-04.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: Weeds cause blight.
IMPACT IF APPROVED: The City will continue landscaping and weed control maintenance at City facilities and public locations throughout the City.
IMPACT IF DENIED: We will not be able to sustain our landscaping and weed control efforts.
ALTERNATIVES: NA
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: JIMAX Landscape LLC has current EEO #03104-170331.
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2014 - 2029 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Financially Sound City Government, Effective City Organization
2. Attractive Neighborhoods with Character: Safe and Livable
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Invest in our infrastructure and transportation.
2. Have an efficient government.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works