Resolution No. 2024-25 Selecting SFM Landscape Services LLC for Landscape Maintenance Services for Biscayne Blvd. and Gov. Center (RFP No. 2024-1-1) - May 7, 2024 CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, SELECTING SFM LANDSCAPE SERVICES, LLC FOR
COMPREHENSIVE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD AND THE GOVERNMENT CENTER PURSUANT TO REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS NO. 2024-1-1 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$494,871.85 ANNUALLY FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF THREE YEARS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR THE
APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura (the "City") issued a Request for Proposals No.
2024-1-1 (the "RFP") for comprehensive landscape maintenance services ("Services");
and
WHEREAS, six sealed proposals were received by the RFP deadline; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2024, an Evaluation Committee appointed by the City
Manager evaluated the proposals and ranked SFM Landscape Services, LLC (the
"Contractor") as the highest ranked firm; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that the Contractor be selected to
provide the Services as further provided in the Staff Memorandum supporting this
Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to select the Contractor to provide the
Services and authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with
the Contractor in an amount not to exceed $494,871.85 annually consistent with the
Contractor's proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A;" and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this Resolution is in the best interest
and welfare of the residents of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That each of the above-stated recitals are hereby adopted, confirmed,
and incorporated herein.
Section 2. That the City Commission hereby selects the Contractor for the
Services.
Section 3. That the City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager, to
execute an agreement with the Contractor in an amount not to exceed $494,871 .85
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2024-25
annually, consistent with the Contractor's proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and
subject to the City Attorney's approval as to form, content, and legal sufficiency.
Section 4. That the funds to be allocated and appropriated pursuant hereto and
for the purpose of carrying out the tenets of this Resolution shall be from Budget Line
Item Number 001-5401-541-3450.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Kruss, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bloom, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Amit Bloom Yes
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Billy Joel Yes
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss Yes
Commissioner Michael Stern Yes
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg Yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of May, 2024.
WARD S. WEINBERG, E
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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EXHIBIT B - FEE SCHEDULE
The CONTRACTOR offers the following prices for providing all labor, supervision, equipment,
supplies,tools,materials,and all other necessary incidentals to perform Comprehensive Landscape
Maintenance Services in accordance with the scope of work.
Base Bid—Biscayne Boulevard
Item Description of Task Annual Total
No.
Al Grounds, Landscape, and Turf Maintenance $55,288.66
A2 Turf Disease and Pest Management $4,860.00
A3 Plants, Shrubs, and Ground Cover Maintenance $43,832.49
A4 Irrigation System Maintenance and Management $12,960.00
A5 Trimming and Prunning $79,632.00
• Ficus and Green Buttonwood, 6 times per year
• Coconut Palms (318 count), 3 times per year
• Date Palms (170 count), 2 times per year
A6 Fertilization $20,000.00
A7 Litter and Debris Control $80,852.22
A8 Seasonal Color Replacement(16,800 count),4 ''/z" pot, 3 times $110,880.00
per year
Sub-Total (Items Al through A8) 5408,305.37
Profit $36,747.48
Grand-Total (Sub-Total+ Profit) $445,052.85
EXHIBIT B—FEE SCHEDULE (CONTD.)
Base Bid—Government Center
Item Description of Task Annual Total
No.
B I Grounds, Landscape, and Turf Maintenance $24,200.00
B2 Turf Disease and Pest Management $811.00
B3 Plants, Shrubs, and Ground Cover Maintenance $1,944.00
B4 Irrigation System Maintenance and Management $6,480.00
B5 Trimming and Prunning $5,800.00
B6 Fertilization $1,800.00
B7 Litter and Debris Control $4,255.00
Sub-Total (Items B1 through 137) $45,290.00
Profit $4,529.00
Grand-Total (Sub-Total+ Profit) $49,819
Item Description of Task % Markup {+) or Discount(-)
No.
C 1 Tree and Plants(based on"Betrock's PlantFinder—Wholesale 30%
Guide to Foliage and Ornamental Plants"
C2 Miscellaneous building supplies and materials 20%
C3 Irrigation Parts & Supplies (based on SiteOne Landscape 20%
Supply Catalog: "Wholesale."
C4 Chemicals& Fertilizers 20%
EXHIBIT B-FEE SCHEDULE (CONT'D.)
Supplemental Work- Unit Prices for Materials
Item Description of Task Unit Cost per Unit
No.
D 1 St.Augustine"Palmetto" Sod Square foot $ 0.95
D2 Tifwa 419 Sod Square foot $ 1.05
D3 Celebration Bermuda Sod Square foot $ 1.05
D4 Zoysia Sod Square foot $ 1.15
D5 Bahia Sod Square Foot $ 0.75
D6 Spanish Gold Mulch-2 cu. Ft bag Each $ 3.00
D7 Soil-50/50 mix Cubic Yard $ 35.00
D8 Soil-80/20 mix Cubic Yard $ 45.00
D9 Annuals Mix Cubic Yard $ 85.00
D 10 Sand Cubic Yard $ 55.00
DI 1 Bio-Barrier 12" Root Barrier Linear foot $ 20.00
D12 Stump Grinding - 3-person crew plus equipment Houriv or 150.00
Supplemental Work- Unit Prices for Labor and Equipment
Item Description of Task Unit Cost Per Unit Cost Per Unit
No. 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., All other times
Mon.-Fri.
El Laborer/Groundskeeper Hourly $ 35.00 $ 52.00
E2 Irrigation Helper Hourly $ 35.00 $ 52.00
E3 Irrigation Technician-Certified Hourly $ 65.00 $ 90.00
E4 Large Equipment Operator Hourly $ 50.00 $ 150.00
E5 Supervisor/Foreman Hourly $ 65.00 $ 98.00
E6 Graduate Horticulturist Hourly $ 75.00 $ 90.00
E7 Bobcat w/operator Hourly $ 110.00 $ 165.00
E8 Front end loader wloperator Hourly $ 150.00 $ 220.00
E9 18 yard dump truck w/driver Hourly S 105.00 $ 158.00
E10 75 ton crane wloperator Hourly $ 845.00 $ 1,268.00
E l 1 Work boat wloperator Hourly $ 98.00 $ 146.00
E 12 Climberltrimmer Hourly $ 65.00 $ 98.00
E 13 Chipper truck wloperator Hourly $ 110.00 $ 165.00
E 14 Bucket truck wloperator Hourly $ 150.00 $ 225.00
E 15 Water Truck w/operator Hourly S 130.00 $ 195.00
E16 Spray Technician Hourly $ 60.00 $ 90.00
EXHIBIT B—FEE SCHEDULE (CONT'D.)
Additional Services Proposed by the Contractor
Description of Task Unit Rate
Grapple Truck w/o erator Hourly $185.00
Street Sweeper w/operator Hourly $145.00
Truck Mounted Pressure Washer w/o erator Hourly $110.00
Skidsteer Loader w/operator Hourly $125.00
Pole Cat Lift 20' Hourly $100.00
Chainsaw w/operator Hourly $55.00
Pickup Truck w/operator Hourly $50.00
ISA Certified Arborist Hourly $125.00
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