SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a purchase order to Wise Hands, LLC. of St Petersburg, FL for citywide landscape plant material needs in the cumulative annual not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00, for the initial term from March 5, 2026 through March 4, 2027, with up to three, one-year renewal options pursuant to Invitation to Bid 06-26 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Invitation to Bid #06-26, Citywide Landscape Plant Materials, was issued on November 19, 2025, and two submissions were received by the December 23, 2025, deadline. The Parks & Recreation Department evaluated each submission and determined that Wise Hands LLC. was the most responsive, responsible bidder in accordance with the bid specifications and was able to provide all requested plant material.
The Parks & Recreation Department is recommending award of the contract to Wise Hands LLC. This contract will be used to support Parks & Recreation facilities as well as other city projects, as needed.
The estimated annual expenditure under this contract is $300,000.00, with up to three, one-year renewal options in the amount of $300,000.00 annually. The Parks & Recreation Department will ensure compliance with all contractual requirements, including applicable insurance provisions.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding will come from a variety Parks and Recreation cost centers and capital projects. The Parks and Recreation department and capital projects which support are funded by revenues from the General Fund.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
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;
• 2.3: Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events;
• 3.2: Preserve community livability through responsible development standards, proactive code compliance, and targeted revitalization; and
• 4.3: Protect the conservation of urban forests and public green spaces to promote biodiversity and reduce our carbon footprint.
