To: Board of Supervisors
From: Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director
Report Title: Approve Amendment No.1 with West Coast Arborist Inc., a California Corporation, Countywide
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with West Coast Arborists, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $500,000 to a new payment limit of $1,500,000, for on-call tree maintenance and removal services, and extend the term from April 30, 2024 to April 30, 2025, at various county sites and facilities, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Facilities Maintenance Budget. (100% General Fund)
BACKGROUND:
Public Works Facilities Services is responsible for grounds maintenance on all county properties. Tree maintenance and trimming are an important aspect of this maintenance.
West Coast Arborists Inc. provides tree maintenance, trimming and complete removal, as needed. West Coast Arborists Inc., has the personnel, equipment, and training to trim trees near power lines and provide any necessary traffic control.
If approved, this contract amendment will extend the term one additional year, through April 30, 2025.
Originally, bid on BidSync #2011-438, West Coast Arborists, Inc. was one of two lowest, responsive and responsible vendors awarded for this work. The contract will have a term of three (3) years with the option of two (2) one-year extensions and will be used, as needed.
Government Code Section 25358 authorizes the County to contract for maintenance and upkeep of County facilities.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract amendment is not approved, West Coast Arborists, Inc. will not be able to assist with the more complex tree maintenance needed.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator
☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. |
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Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors |
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