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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kelvin Beene, Property Standards Manager
DATE: 3/26/2019
SUBJECT:
A Resolution the Acceptance of Bid Pricing from Contractors for Mowing Landscape Maintenance on Private Property for Property Standards violations.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval to accept bids for a two year contract with an optional one year extension from contractors for mowing and landscape maintenance for Private Property Violations.
BACKGROUND:
There are a number privately owned properties that found in violation of the high grass and weeds ordinance. If the owner fails to abate this violation, the City is responsible for the abatement of these properties through contracted services. Mowing landscape maintenance has previously been provided by private contractors. To maintain the high level of service of past years, contracting outside services is necessary to augment City crews.
DISCUSSION:
The City solicited an invitation to bid for "Mowing Landscape Maintenance" for Private Property Violations (Bid 19-08) and received bids from 1 company. Being the sole bidder it is recommended to award this contract to:
Cleanslate Chicago, LLC
The Local Vendor Preference ordinance does apply to this project, however no local firms participated.
Cleanslate
Chicago LLC
Chicago, IL
2019 Services
Per Lot Minimum Cost
$ 34.00
Less than or equal to 10" Grass/Weed Cutting
$ 0.14
Greater than 10" Grass/Weed Cutting
$ 0.28
Edging at obstructions
$ 0.05
Weeding in plant beds
$ 2.10
2020 Services
Per Lot Minimum Cost
$ 37.40
Less than or equal to 10" Grass/Weed Cutting
$ 0.15
Greater than 10" Grass/Weed Cutting
$ 0.31
Edging at obstructions
$ 0.06
Weeding in plant beds
$ 2.31
2021 ...
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