SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a purchase order to American Mulch and Soil, LLC of Spring Hill, Florida, for mechanically blown engineered wood fiber services in the total annual not to exceed amount of $100,000.00 for one year with three, one-year renewal options, pursuant to Invitation to Bid 47-25, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
On July 16, 2025, Procurement issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 47-25, titled Mechanically Blown Engineered Wood Fiber Services. The City received three submissions on August 19, 2025. Following a comprehensive evaluation, Parks & Recreation has determined that American Mulch and Soil represents the lowest, most responsible bidder meeting the solicitation's requirements.
This contract will provide mechanically blown-in engineered wood fiber throughout the city, most notably at all City Parks Playgrounds. Three, one-year renewal(s) may be initiated at the City’s option.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for these contracts will come from Parks and Recreation cost code 0101867-530300, contractual services. The operations of Parks and Recreation are funded by General Fund Revenues.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Approval of the purchase order supports several Strategic Plan Objectives, including:
• 1.2: Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts.
• 1.3: Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and amenities, and identify resources required to sustain that level of service.
• 2.3: Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
• 3.1: Support neighborhood identity through services and programs that empower community pride and belonging.
• 3.2: Preserve community livability through responsible development standards, proactive code compliance, and targeted revitalization.
