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Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2024-2026 Tree Maintenance Project (PW)
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MEETING DATE:
March 6, 2024
PREPARED BY:
Public Works Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2024-2026 Tree Maintenance Project.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This project provides for the structural pruning, maintenance trimming, stump grinding, emergency calls, removal of City trees, pest control, and tree planting at various locations throughout the City for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26. An objective of this contract is to improve the health of our urban forest and reduce costs associated with this effort.
In previous years, a majority of the annual tree trimming budget was spent on tree pruning, tree removals, and emergency responses due to storm-related damage. The contract provides for individual tree pruning, which is more effective than grid pruning, as used in the past.
The initial proposed contract term is two years and includes two optional, one-year extensions, for a total of four years, if all extensions are executed.
The specifications are on file in the Public Works Department. The planned bid opening date is March 27, 2024. The total project estimate is $450,000 annually.
Staff recommends approving specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for 2024-2026 Tree Maintenance Project.
STRATEGIC VISION:
5. Infrastructure: Develop and maintain a robust infrastructure to support a World class city.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Selective tree maintenance improves tree health, which will reduce the number of emergency calls.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Funding will be identified at award.
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Charles E. Swimley
Public Works Director
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Andrew C. Keys
Interim City Manager