HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 26 - Tree Maintenance ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR TREE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the renewal of annual contracts for
tree maintenance services with Smith Lawn and Tree as the primary
vendor and Arbor Masters Tree Service as the secondary vendor for
various City departments.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in various departmental accounts in an estimated
total annual amount of $350,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed hourly rates for a variety
of tree maintenance services on an as -needed basis.
Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a). The
contracts were for an initial one-year period with nine, one-year optional
renewals. If approved, this will be for the first renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
TS/LW