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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc., of Anaheim, CA, for providing as-needed tree trimming services on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Tustin, CA, in an annual amount of $2,135,000, and authorize a 25 percent contingency in the amount of $533,750, for a total annual amount not to exceed $2,668,750 for a period of two years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; authorize City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments thereto; and
Amend purchase order No. BPPW14000026 with West Coast Arborists, Inc., by adding $410,000 for a total amount not to exceed $505,000. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into an annual contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA) , for providing as-needed tree trimming services.
The Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) and Public Works (PW) Departments have historically held separate contracts for as-needed tree trimming. This request will consolidate the City's tree trimming needs into one contract to attain standardization. WCA is familiar with the City's needs for both Departments. The firm has provided asneeded tree trimming services to the City since 2008. They completed a tree inventory for PW, and are currently contracted to conduct a tree inventory for PRM. As such, WCA will be able to provide ongoing updates to these inventories and can present a uniform consolidated master inventory for the City. This contract is used for as-needed tree trimming maintenance to prevent trees from becoming top heavy and overgrown on City streets, parks, beach areas, marinas, and on Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Right-of-Way sites.
City Charter Section 1802 provides an alternative procurement method by permitting the City to purchase or otherwise obtain se...
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