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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 4, 2016 C-06TM CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA TITLE: Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2016-2017 Landscape Maintenance of Miscellaneous Areas and Lodi Consolidated Landscape Assessment District No. 2003-1 MEETING DATE: PREPARED BY: May 4, 2016 Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for 2016-2017 Landscape Maintenance of miscellaneous areas and Lodi Consolidated Landscape Assessment District No. 2003-1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This project provides for the continued maintenance of landscaped areas in the public right-of-way, public buildings, parking lots, White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility, and various assessment zones. There are approximately 255 sites totaling approximately 50 acres in area. The contract consists of five separate groups: Group A — Maintenance of Turf and Miscellaneous Landscape Areas, Group B — Maintenance of Miscellaneous (non -turf) Landscape Areas, Group C — Maintenance of Areas Limited to Sidewalk and Tree Wells, Group D — Maintenance of Areas Limited to Sidewalk (weed control and debris cleanup), and Group E — Maintenance of Assessment District Areas. The groups will be awarded together as one contract. The level of maintenance will continue at the current frequency of once a month for Groups B through D. Group A will continue to be at least biweekly (weekly, April through September). The frequency of Group E will be weekly, which is consistent with the current Assessment District contract. The specifications are on file in the Public Works Department. The planned bid opening date is May 25, 2016. The contract estimate is $197,000. Project award is anticipated on June 15, 2016. FISCAL IMPACT: Staff anticipates a slight increase in bid prices associated with State minimum wage increases. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Funding is separated into multiple sources (by area) that will be identified at project award. This project is included in the Fiscal Year 2016/17 budget. Prepared by Sean Nathan, Associate Civil Engineer CES/SN/tdb cc: Utility Manager Charles E. Swimley, Jr. Public Works Director APPROVED: K:\WP\PROJECTS\STREETS\2016-2017 Landscape Maintenance\CSA.doc 4/20/16