Commission Agenda Item

MEETING DATE:  1/9/2017

SUBJECT:  RFB 2017-04 Vegetation Management & Powerline Tree Trimming

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

(1)  Accept the unit pricing bid from The Davey Tree Expert Company;

(2)  Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with The Davey Tree Expert Company to complete work as needed under the provisions of the contract.

Summary

On November 24, 2016, the City solicited formal bids from qualified vendors to furnish labor and equipment to provide Vegetation Management & Powerline Trimming throughout the City.

The bid request was for unit pricing which included labor and various equipment. The unit pricing is valid through September 30, 2017, with provisions to extend the contract and unit pricing for two (2) additional years upon agreement between parties.

One (1) vendor, The Davey Tree Expert Company responded to RFB 2017-04.  The Davey Tree Expert Company is a responsive and responsible bidder.

Staff recommends to accept the bid from The Davey Tree Expert Company to provide the Vegetation Management & Powerline Tree Trimming.