Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-11 - AGENDA REPORTS - TREE TRIMMING CONTR AMEND (2)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: CITY OF SANTA CLARIT AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: September 11, 2007 Agenda Item: 7 Robert Sartain UNITED PACIFIC SERVICES INC. - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR TREE TRIMMING SERVICES Public Works RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council authorize the renewal of the current contract for tree trimming services to United Pacific Services Inc. in an amount not to exceed $550,000, plus annual consumer price index increases and a 15 percent contingency. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents or modify the awards in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, and execute renewals in accordance with the terms of the contract, subject to City Attorney approval. BACKGROUND In January 2007, the City entered into a one-year contract, No. 06-00355, with United Pacific Services Inc. for the maintenance and care of City trees. The original contract was for $450,000, and allowed for up to five additional one-year terms, if mutually agreeable to both parties. This amendment will extend the original contract term by 6 months to coincide with the City's fiscal year. United Pacific Services Inc. was initially selected through the competitive bid process. Their staff is well-qualified and knowledgeable of the City's standards for tree trimming services and has been responsive in meeting the City's needs on both a day-to-day and an emergency basis. Staff is confident that this firm, based on their experience and available personnel, will continue to meet the City's needs for tree trimming services. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other action as determined by the City Council. aPPovEo FISCAL IMPACT Funds for this contract were appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget in Account No. 14507-5161.001 in the amount of $550,000. ATTACHMENTS None