Resolution awarding Bid No. 19051 to the Lowest-Best Responsive bidder, Clear Waters, Inc. 64 Bay Harbour Drive, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127 for a two (2) year pond maintenance service contract for a total amount of $40,200 with three 1-year renewals and authorizing the City Manager to exercise the renewals at the same terms and conditions.  The work generally consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for pond and aquatic management services for nineteen (19) locations throughout the City. The contractor will utilize good environmental and aquatic best management practices (BMP’s), using methods with a wide margin of safety for fish, waterfowl and human life, and to comply with applicable laws and rules.  Funds available in the Stormwater Improvement Fund.

Recommendation:  Utilities Director recommends adoption of the Resolution.