HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-061-3459 Awarding Bid to Weed-A-Way Inc RESOLUTION NO. 2020-061-3459
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING THE THIRD
RENEWAL OF INVITATION TO BID NUMBER 16-17-034,
RIGHT-OF-WAY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, TO WEED-A-
WAY, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDERS, AS NEEDED, FOR THIS PURPOSE;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in an effort to maintain the canal right-of-ways within the City of
Miami Gardens, the Public Works Department prepared technical specifications,
Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 16-17-034, for mowing, spraying and debris removal,
which includes all materials, labor, supervision, transportation, licenses, and equipment
necessary to provide well maintained canal right-of-ways, and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2017, Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 16-17-034 for
Canal Right-Of-Way Landscape was solicited via BidSync, and
WHEREAS, the Invitation To Bid (ITB) closed on April 19, 2017, one (1) bid was
received from Weed-A-Way, Inc., and publicly read,
WHEREAS, City staff evaluated the bid for compliance with the specifications,
Weed-A-Way was deemed responsible and responsive to the requirements of the
Invitation To Bid, and
WHEREAS, the initial term of the contract was for one (1) year, and
WHEREAS, the City reserves the right to exercise the option to renew annually
subject to the appropriation of funds, a maximum of four (4) one (1) year periods, and
WHEREAS, the current contract expires June 28, 2020, and
WHEREAS, City staff is recommending the third (3rd) renewal of four (4) renewal
options of this contract for one year,
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 : ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby awards the third (3rd) renewal of Invitation to Bid Number 16-17-034 for Canal
Right-Of-Way Landscape Maintenance to Weed-A-Way, Inc. The City Council further
authorizes the City Manager to issue purchase orders, as needed, for this purpose.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETING HELD N JUNE 3, 2020.
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OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON D. BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Councilman Reggie Leon
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Rodney Harris
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Gilbert Yes
Vice Mayor Rodney Harris Yes
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, PHD Yes
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom Yes
Councilman Reggie Leon Yes
Councilman David Williams Jr. Yes
Councilwoman Reggie Wilson Yes
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