Department
Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23RFP138825K-CRB, Standby Landscape Design and Installation Countywide, in the amount not to exceed $300,000.00 with Mariani Enterprises, LLC dba Ed Castro Landscape (Roswell, GA), to provide professional landscape design and installation services along with installation of irrigation systems for County facilities. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
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Requirement for Board Action
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, or 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
District 1 ☐
District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background: This contract provides for professional landscape design and installation services inclusive of all materials, labor, technical expertise, and appurtenances necessary to provide landscape design and installation at County facilities.
Scope of Work: The Scope of Work includes, but is not limited to:
- Minor design and installation activities,
- Replacement/repair of a landscape assets, or complete redesign and installation of a complete landscape package for a selected facility.
- The work will require limited design plans, and rehabilitation work to repair damaged or missing landscape cover, turf, trees, sidewalks, and walking trails.
- The work will also require limited hardscape design plans, and rehabilitation work to repair concrete or asphalt pads or trails, along with the removal of damaged landscaping features and assets.
Community Impact: This service will improve the appearance of the neighborhoods where these County-owned facilities are located.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommends approval.
This is a time and materials contract and the requested spending authority in the total amount of $300,000.00 covers the costs for landscape design, installation of materials, labor rates and maintenance repairs for FY2026.
This is a Standby Contract that is dependent on the availability of resources, and/or end-user/departmental operating/capital funding as identified for FY2026 budget.
Project Implications: The service provides the continued maintenance and installation of landscaping and similar for County properties where such work is needed. This landscape design contract will enhance the property value.
Community Issues/Concerns: None that the Department is aware.
Department Issues/Concerns: If the renewal contract is not approved, the Department will not be able to provide professional landscape design and installation services.
Contract Modification
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Current Contract History |
BOC Item |
Date |
Dollar Amount |
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Original Award Amount |
24-0196 |
2/6/24 |
$300,000.00 |
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1st Renewal |
24-0728 |
11/6/24 |
$300,000.00 |
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2nd Renewal |
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$300,000.00 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$900,000.00 |
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $300,000.00
Prime Vendor: Mariani Enterprises, LLC dba Ed Castro Landscape
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Roswell, GA
County: Fulton County
Prime Value: $257,670.00 or 85.89%
Subcontractor: One Two Tree
Subcontractor Status: White Female Business Enterprise
Location: Marietta, GA
County: Cobb County
Subcontractor Value: $7,860.00 or 2.62%
Subcontractor: J+A Construction
Subcontractor Status: Hispanic Male Business Enterprise
Location: Marietta, GA
County: Cobb County
Subcontractor Value: $17,220.00 or 5.74%
Subcontractor: Eden Irrigation
Subcontractor Status: Hispanic Male Business Enterprise
Location: Cumming, GA
County: Forsyth County
Subcontractor Value: $17,220.00 or 5.74%
Subcontractor: Rainmaker Irrigation
Subcontractor Status: Non-Minority
Location: Marietta, GA
County: Cobb County
Subcontractor Value: $30.00 or 0.01%
Total Contract Value: $300,000.00 or 100.00%
Total Certified Value: $42,300.00 or 14.10%
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreement
Exhibit 2: Performance Evaluation
Exhibit 3: Contract Renewal Evaluation Form
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Joseph N. Davis, Director, Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, (404) 612-3772
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$300,000.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$300,000.00 |
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This Request: |
$300,000.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$900,000.00 |
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
500-520-5200-TBD: Capital, Real Estate and Asset Management, To-Be Determine -$300,000.00 This is a Standby Contract that is dependent on the availability of resources provided as part of the annual capital budget identified for FY2026.
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date:
1/1/2026 |
End Date:
12/31/2026 |
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Cost Adjustment:
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Renewal/Extension Terms:
No renewal options remain |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 85
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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4/1/2025 |
6/30/2025 |