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.