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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSR - Awrd C27190 - LMA2 - Vintage Assoc.REQUEST: SUBMITTED BY: CONTRACTOR: DATE: CONTENTS: Recommendation: CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT Award Contract No. C27190 for Landscape Maintenance Area No. 2 to Vintage Associates of Bermuda Dunes, California (902-08) Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works Vintage Associates 78-755 Darby Road Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203 January 10, 2008 Proposal Agreement Vicinity Map By Minute Motion: 1.) Deem lowest bids by RZ Landscape and Westcape non -responsive; 2.) Award Contract No. C27190 for Landscape Maintenance Area No. 2 to Vintage Associates of Bermuda Dunes, California in the amount of $126,000 and to include extra work and services at the specified contract amount and 3.) Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. Discussion: On November 26, 2007 the City Clerk advertised and called for bids for Landscape Maintenance Area No. 2. Bids were opened and read aloud on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 2:15 p.m. with the following results: 1. RZ Landscape (Indio, CA) 2. Westcape (Coachella, CA) 3. Vintage Associates (Bermuda Dunes, CA) 4. Sierra Landscape Co. (Palm Desert, CA) $ 87,300.00 $ 96,240.00 $126,000.00 $151,860.00 Award Landscape Maintenance Area No. 2 to Vintage Associates Page 2 of 2 January 10, 2008 Staff reviewed the bid proposal from the lowest bidder, RZ Landscape, and found that it did not contain a bid bond as required by the bid specifications. The City Attorney was consulted and recommends that the bid be considered non- responsive. During staff's review of the second lowest bidder, Westcape, irregularities were found with the company's bid bond. Staff requested the City Attorney's review of the documents and his determination was that the bid bond did not meet the bid specifications and recommended that this bid also be considered non- responsive. Staff reviewed the bid proposal for the third lowest bidder, Vintage Associates, and determined that all bid requirements have been met. Vintage Associates has a long, successful history with the City of Palm Desert. Funds are available in account 110-4614-453-3320. Therefore, staff recommends that, by minute motion, City Council deem the lowest bids by RZ Landscape and Westcape non -response, award Contract No. C27190 for Landscape Maintenance Area No. 2 to Vintage Associates of Bermuda Dunes, California in the amount of $126,000, include extra work and services at the specified contract amount, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. Prepared By: H.\Spdcer �•ht Larrjjdsq pe M; ager Approv Homer Croy ACM for De Iopment Services Carlos L. O�a City Manag /bg Department Head: Mark Greenwood, P.E. Director of Public Works Paul Gib Finance fP 'rector =sY COUNCIL ACTIi►N: APPROVED ,,,,_ DENIED__ inkL G:IPubWorks\Staff Reportyi0Q81daq_urid102 toppl C2F42 liege t4 2 EitkarcOtttlittit2J0tdoc Of -i