HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Tree Maintenance ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 6, 2024
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 for City facilities with Smith Lawn and Tree as
the primary vendor and Arbor Masters Tree Service as the secondary
vendor.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in various funds in an estimated annual amount of
$500,000.
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 second renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
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