Title
Approval of Services Agreement No. AGR 26-55 with Los Alamos Landscaping and More LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $390,557.04 plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for Hanging Flower Baskets for a Seven-Year Term and Approval of Budget Revision 2027-36
Recommended Motion
I move that Council approve Services Agreement No. AGR 26-55 with Los Alamos Landscaping and More LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $390,557.04 plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for Hanging Flower Baskets for a Seven-Year Term.
I further move that Council approve the Budget Revision 2027-36 as presented and include Attachment B as part of the minutes of this meeting.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
Body
The purpose of this agenda item is to seek County Council approval of Services Agreement AGR26-55 with Los Alamos Landscaping & More LLC for the seasonal hanging flower basket program along Central Avenue, Knecht Street, 15th Street, and 20th Street. The proposed contract term is January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2033.
The County issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 26-55 on May 7, 2026. The Contractor submitted a timely response on June 3, 2026 and was the sole responder. Based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the solicitation, Los Alamos Landscaping & More was selected as the successful offeror.
This vendor is the incumbent provider, having performed the same services under AGR22-15, effective February 1, 2022. Their continued performance has delivered consistent, high-quality service to the community over several seasons.
The number of baskets and overall planting approach will remain unchanged from the previous agreement. Each year, 136 baskets will be installed (two per pole on 68 poles), and 144 baskets will be grown (including 8 reserve baskets). Plant varieties and basket composition remain consistent with prior years, ensuring that the community continues to enjoy the same appearance and quality ...
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