TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a new contract and any amendments with Lenny Arkinstall, Sr., dba Los Cerritos Wetlands Stewardship, Inc., for maintenance and management of environmentally sensitive areas, in an amount not to exceed $264,000 per year, commencing October 1, 2008, with two one-year renewal options at the discretion of the City Manager or his designee.
(Districts 2,3)
DISCUSSION
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) requests approval to enter into a new contract with Lenny Arkinstall, Sr., dba Los Cerritos Wetlands Stewardship, Inc., (LCWS) for ecological site management and habitat maintenance services of the city-owned sites listed below:
• Golden Shore Marine Biological Reserve
• Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve
• Colorado Lagoon
• Rainbow Lagoon
• Sims' Pond
• Pacific Electric Right-of-Way Greenbelt
• Catalina Landing
• Rainbow Harbor
• Marine Stadium
LCWS has managed and maintained the above sites since 2000. LCWS's final amendment to extend the term expired May 30, 2008. PRM prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with Administrative Regulation 8-4, "Selecting Professional Consultants," to secure professional services. On May 20, 2008, 73 potential companies specializing in environmental consulting and maintenance were notified of the RFP. Of those companies, ten are Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), six are Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 11 are Long Beach businesses. The proposal was made available from the Purchasing Division, located on the Plaza Level of City Hall, and the Division's website at www.lbpurchasing.org. Three proposals were submitted prior to the June 13, 2008, deadline. The proposals were evaluated by a selection board consisting of PRM managers knowledgeable in the field of environmental services. LCWS, a Long Beach business, was selected over other highly competitive companies.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy Cit...
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