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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - Contracts for Tree Maintenance ServicesMEMO TO: MEETING DATE: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL It— BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER AUGUST 2, 2016 APPROVAL TO RENEW ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES City Council to consider approval to renew annual contracts with Arbor Masters Tree Service as the primary vendor and Preservation Tree Service as the secondary vendor for tree maintenance services. FUNDING SOURCE: Funding for this purchase is limited to the budgeted amount by each department in an estimated annual amount of $375,000.00. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for tree maintenance services for the Parks and Recreation Department and other various departments 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 contract was for an initial one-year period with four, one-year renewal options. If approved, this will be for the final renewal option. Based on the evaluation of the bid by Purchasing and the Parks and Recreation Department, it was determined that the award be made to Arbor Masters Tree Service as the primary vendor and Preservation Tree Service as the secondary vendor to assure availability if the primary vendor is unable to respond. Arbor Masters Tree Service and Preservation Tree Service have agreed to renew. Staff recommends approval.