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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-259
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING TWO
TREE TRIMMING CONTRACTS TOTALING $173,348.26 TO
PROVIDE TREE TRIMMING SERVICES, AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO RENEW
AGREEMENTS FOR FIVE ADDITIONAL, ONE-YEAR
OPTION PERIODS
WHEREAS, bids for a multi-year trimming service opened on June 9, 2005. Thirteen
requests for bid packets were mailed out; two to 10caI contractors; and
WHEREAS, representatives from nine companies attended a mandatory pre-bid
conference held on May 27, 2005; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that two bidders, TruGreen Landcare and West Coast
Arborists, Inc., be awarded the contracts; and
Table 1
Summary of TruGreen Landcare's Bid
BID BID
ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
1. Queen (Cocos) PaIms $ 14,461.28
2. Fan PaIms $ 22,171.50
3. Phoenix Dactvlifera $ 1,827.50
4. Phoenix Canarensis $ 12,674.00
5. BroadleafTrees $ 63,516.50
9. Pine Trees $ 8,255.50
CONTRACT TOTAL $123,906.28
Table 2
Summary of West Coast Arborists, Inc.' s Bid
BID BID
ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
6. Large EucaIvotus $ 19,140.00
7. Medium Eucalvotus $ 16,600.00
8. SmaIl EucaIvotus $ 14,711.00
Subtotal $ 50,451.00
2% discount for earlv Davment ($ 1,009.02)
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 49,441.98
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent bid the contract so that the contract could be awarded
by item, groups of items, or as a lot, whichever was in the best interest of the City. Each bid was
evaluated based on current fiscal year requirements to determine which contractor was the lowest
bidder; and
WHEREAS, total cost of all items is $173,348.26. A total of $179,700 is available in the
current fiscal year 2006 Public Works Operations' Budget for tree trimming services. To ensure
contract compliance, a 100% performance and payment bond is required. Staff recommends that
two bidders, TruGreen Landcare and West Coast Arborists, Inc., be awarded the contracts; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has determined that the
project qualifies for a Class I categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the State
CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby accept bids and awards two tree trimming contracts, totaling $173,348.26 to
provide tree trimming services and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to renew the agreements
for five additional, one-year option periods.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized and
directed to execute said Purchasing Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Chula Vista.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City ofChu1a Vista,
California, this 19th day of July, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, Davis, McCann, Rindone, and Padilla
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
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Stephen C. Padilla, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City C~rk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA)
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2005-259 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 19th day of July, 2005.
Executed this 19th day of July, 2005.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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