HomeMy WebLinkAbout06. 20-213 MAY 26, 2020 20-213 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 6-0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: AWARD BID TO MARSHLAND TRANSPLANT AQUATIC
NURSERY, LLC FOR INSTALLATION OF NATIVE PLANTINGS—
SOUTH PARK FOR PARKS DEPARTMENT & PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT ($24,911.15)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING DIVISION
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh has heretofore advertised for bids for the
installation of native plantings for South Park; and
WHEREAS,upon the opening and tabulation of bids, it appears that the following
is the most advantageous bid:
MARSHLAND TRANSPLANT AQUATIC NURSERY LLC
PO Box 1
Berlin, WI 54923
Total Bid: $24,911.15
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the said bid is hereby accepted and the proper City officials are hereby
authorized and directed to enter into an appropriate agreement for the purpose of same,
all according to plans, specifications, and bid on file. Money for this purpose is hereby
appropriated from:
Acct. No. 0321-0410-6804-04010 Storm Sewer- Vegetation Planting
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager
DATE: May 19, 2020
RE: Award Bid to Marshland Transplant Aquatic Nursery, LLC for Installation of Native
Plantings- South Park for Parks Department and Public Works Department ($24,911.15)
BACKGROUND
The Common Council approved the City of Oshkosh 2020 Operating Budget on November 12, 2019. The
Storm Water Utility budgets funds within its operating budget annually to inspect, maintain, and recommend
improvements to the native plant communities at various storm water management facilities within the City.
In January, 2020, the City contracted with NES Ecological Services, a Division of Robert E. Lee & Associates,
Inc. to prepare a planting plan to increase stormwater management capabilities, beautify the community,
increase habitat for wildlife and reduce long-term maintenance costs of the three lagoons located within South
Park. This bid was solicited to hire a contractor to perform the required site preparation, seed and install live
plants and herbivore protection structures around the three lagoons within South Park per the plan.
ANALYSIS
Working in conjunction with Public Works and Parks personnel, Purchasing reviewed and prepared bid
specifications for this project. The bids were opened on May 8, 2020. The bid tab is attached. After reviewing
the bids it is the consensus of staff that the low bid from Marshland Transplant Aquatic Nursery LLC met the
minimum bid specifications for this project.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of this bid with is $24,911.15. The Common Council allocated $190,000 in the 2020 Storm
Water Utility CIP for native vegetation planting at storm water management facilities. The award of this bid
will be charged to that project, A/N#: 0321-0410-6804-04010 (Storm Sewer- Vegetation Planting).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the bid for this project be awarded to Marshland Transplant Aquatic Nursery LLC for
$24,911.15.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager
Approved:
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Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
BID TAB
INSTALLATION OF NATIVE PLANTINGS
CITY OF OSHKOSH SOUTH PARK
BIDS DUE MAY 8, 2020
VENDOR INFORMATION
Applied
Ecological
Eco-Resource
Marshland Transplant
Robert E Lee and
Services
Consulting Inc.
Aquatic Nursery LLC
Associates Inc.
17921 W
2554 County
1250 Centennial
Smith Road
Rd N
PO Box 1
Centre Blvd
Stoughton WI
Hobart WI
PO Box 256
53589
Berlin WI 54923
54155
Brohead WI
53520
BID
$53,654.36
$153,639.60
$24,911.15
$58,273.00
ADDENDUM
YES
YES
YES
YES
BID BOND
YES
YES
Not required
YES
PREQUAL
YES
YES
YES
YES