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Contract Amendment - Landscaping Services
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher J. Boyd, Facilities & Fleet Management, Director, 704-283-3868
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) November 1, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #21-346, Approved initial contract
2) June 6, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #22-318, Approved amendment to add Emergency Services and Sheriff’s Office
3) November 1, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #24-593, Approved one-year contract renewal
BACKGROUND:
The Facilities & Fleet Management department has utilized the contractual services of Lawrence Companies, LLC D/B/A Providence Landscape Group for landscape services since November 1, 2021. The company has been effective and efficient in meeting our service needs, and we are requesting to continue this service for an additional one year and adding the Union County Cemetery on Cresthaven Drive, Monroe, NC to the service locations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The anticipated annual cost for this service is $494,495.00 and is budgeted accordingly for FY26.