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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order Between Earthbalance Corporation And The City Of Hollywood For Jefferson Street Dune Renovation, For An Estimated Expenditure Of $157,350.00.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Public Works requested that Procurement Services solicit bids for the Jefferson Street Dune Renovation Project which includes the identification and removal of exotic vegetation, while minimizing the impact to native vegetation, and replanting the dune with native species.
On October 13, 2016, Notification of Bid Number 4535-17-PB was electronically advertised via BidSync in accordance with the City's Purchasing Ordinance, Section 38.42(A).
RFP-4535-17-PB was opened at 3:00 p.m. on November 7, 2016, and resulted in the following two (2) responses:
GC Works Inc. $123,319.00
Miami, Florida
EarthBalance Corporation $157,350.00
North Port, Florida
The bid submitted from GC Works, Inc. was determined to be non-responsive as they failed to provide references of similar size and nature to include exotic plant removal and dune restoration work as specified in the bid document.
Although the City of Hollywood has no prior experience with EarthWorks Corporation, a check of their references has resulted in positive responses as related to similar projects.
After all Bids received were thoroughly reviewed, the Director of Public Works and the Contract Compliance Officer have recommended that the City Commission approve award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, EarthBalance Corporation of North Port, Florida, who meets all requirements of the bid document.
Award is subject to the City receiving all insurance required and approved by the City's Risk Manager, along with signed statements of Hold Harmless and Indemnity to the City.
On October 5, 2016 the City Com...
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