HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - March 2, 2011 C-05AGENDA ITEM C-5
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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Tree Trimming for
Fiscal Year 2011/12
MEETING DATE: March 2, 2011
PREPARED BY: PublicWorks Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for tree
trimming for Fiscal Year 2011/12.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This project would provide for the structural pruning, maintenance
trimming, emergency calls, and removal of City trees at various
locations throughout the City for the Fiscal Year 2011/12. The
objective of this contract is to improve the health of our urban forest
and reduce costs associated with this effort.
The purpose of this bid is to secure pricing for miscellaneous tree work which includes crown reductions,
mistletoe, removals, and emergency call outs. Recently, much of the annual tree trimming budget was
spent on removals and emergency responses due to storm -related damage, reducing the available
funding for grid pruning. The contract will be for one year with two options to renew, if mutually
agreeable.
The specifications are on file in the Public Works Department. The planned bid opening date is
March 22, 2011.
FISCAL IMPACT: Selective tree maintenance should reduce the emergency calls.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Funds for this project will come from 2011/12 Street Operating (3215036).
Project Estimate
Prepared by CurtJuran, Streets and Drainage Superintendent
FWS/CJ/pmf
cc: Curt Juran, Streets and Drainage Superintendent
$50,000
F. Wally #andelin
Public Works Director
APPROVED:
Konradt Ba am, City Manager
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