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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 P. M.

March 20, 2012 Board Meeting Agenda Item #36 Title APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #12-0114 FOR BRUSH, TIMBER, AND RELATED FOLIAGE CLEARING SERVICES Description Bids to provide 'Brush, Timber, and Related Foliage Clearing Services' were received from seven vendors on January 12, 2012.  The bid of Walker Exotic Tree Eradication was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications.  The bid of West Coast Mowing was non-responsive to the requirement to provide a current Aquatic Pest Control license.  This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  The funds for these purchases are contained in the transfer from capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department. Recommendation That the bid of Walker Exotic Tree Eradication, to provide 'Brush, Timber, and Related Foliage Clearing Services' in an amount not to exceed $100,000, be approved for award and purchase.    Contact CORCORAN & BLACK/DUMAS Financial Impact $100,000 - Transfer from Capital Attachment:  BrushTimberSrvcs12-0114Rec.pdf