To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Amendment No. 1 with Arboricultural Specialties, Inc. d/b/a The Professional Tree Care Company, a California Corporation, Countywide.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Contract Amendment with Arboricultural Specialties, Inc. d/b/a The Professional Tree Care Company, effective April 30, 2024, to extend the term from April 30, 2024 to April 30, 2025, with no change to the payment limit, for on-call tree trimming services at various County sites and facilities, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Facilities Maintenance Budget. (No fiscal impact)
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department, Facilities Services is responsible for grounds maintenance of all County properties. An important aspect of this is tree maintenance and trimming. The contractor will provide tree maintenance, trimming, and complete removal, as needed. The contractor also has the personnel, equipment, and training to trim trees near power lines and provide any necessary traffic control.
Originally bid on BidSync #2011-438, Arboricultural Specialties, Inc. d/b/a The Professional Tree Care Company, was one of two lowest, responsive, and responsible vendors awarded for this type of work. The Public Works Department originally awarded a three (3) year contract with the option of two (2) one-year extensions. The total contract amount awarded was $2,000,000 with the term May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2024.
Government Code Section 25358 authorizes the County to contract for maintenance and upkeep of County facilities.
Facilities Services is requesting Amendment No. 1 with Arboricultural Specialties, Inc. d/b/a The Professional Tree Care Company to be approved, extending the term from April 30, 2024 to April 30, 2025 for on-call tree trimming services.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACT...
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