Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: December 16, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
FROM: Carrie Mathes, FNIGP, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division
CONTACT: Raymond L. Williams, P.E., Manager, Public Works Engineering Division
PHONE: 407-836-7909
SUBJECT: Award of Invitation for Bids Y25-1050-MV, Roadway Median Tree and Pond Planting Program
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval to award Invitation for Bids Y25-1050-MV, Roadway Median Tree and Pond Planting Program, to the low responsive and responsible bidder, James F. McCann Landscaping, LLC, in the estimated contract award amount of $2,584,225 for a three-year term. ([Public Works Department Engineering Division] Procurement Division)
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PROCUREMENT:
This contract will provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the installation and establishment of trees within roadway medians as design by the County. The work includes the removal and disposal of existing sod, trees, and shrubs located within the roadway medians. The contract shall also include maintenance of all newly installed landscaping for a period of two years following installation.
FUNDING:
Funding is available in account numbers 1002-072-5143-3816, 1029-072-5143-3816, and 1023-072-2753-3197.
APPROVALS:
The Public Works Engineering Division concurs with this recommendation.
REMARKS:
Two bids were received in response to this Invitation for Bids and evaluated for responsiveness, responsibility, and price reasonableness. Prices have been determined to be reasonable by comparison to historical cost trends and are consistent with current market conditions.
References confirmed satisfactory past performance and reliability for James F. McCann Landscaping, LLC. James F. McCann Landscaping, LLC has met all the evaluation criteria and is considered responsible bidder for the services as required in the specifications for providing tree trimming and related services.
Therefore, award is recommended to James F. McCann Landscaping, LLC.
The bid tabulation is below:
Bidder: Estimated Three Year Total:
James F. McCann Landscaping, LLC. $2,584,225
Arazoza Brothers Corp. $5,616,820