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Staff recommends vendor quotes for three‑year mangrove trimming; council to take bids through CRA
Summary
Staff reported three vendor quotes for a three‑year mangrove trimming program (combined proposals ranged from $133,075 to $255,000). Because the totals exceed purchase thresholds and CRA funding may be involved, staff recommended public bidding and CRA review; trimming cannot be completed before the seafood festival due to bidding timelines.
Port Richey — City staff presented three vendor quotes on Feb. 24 for a three‑year mangrove trimming program at Brasher Park and Waterfront Park and recommended going to public bid and reviewing the matter with the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) if CRA funds will be used.
Staff reported the combined three‑year totals as: vendor 1 — $133,075 (recommended by staff); vendor 2 — $139,500; vendor 3 — $255,000. Staff said the site work and permitting require licensed contractors and that the city's procurement policy (purchase threshold of $25,000) suggests the work should be publicly advertised.
Council asked whether trimming could be completed before the upcoming seafood festival; staff said the 30‑day bid timeline makes that infeasible. The council directed staff to proceed with the bid process and to present contract recommendations to the CRA if CRA funding or jurisdiction is involved.
Staff will return with bid specifications, schedule options, and cost comparisons for council and CRA consideration.
