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CONSENT
To: Board of Directors
From: Stephen Hollabaugh
Date. February 01, 2017
Subject: Consideration of a Contract for Tree Removal Services
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
Board approval is required for procurements in excess of $15,000.
2. HISTORY
Due to the January storm events and outages, large trees throughout the District's
service territory have become hazards to the electric distribution system. These trees
require large cranes or specialized equipment for tree trimming and removal.
3. NEW INFORMATION
District staff contacted two tree removal companies with equipment that can handle
the large trees that needed to be removed. Only one company could respond to the
immediate needs of the District.
Staff then negotiated with Scott Simpson Tree Removal, Inc. for a full crew with
equipment and labor rates of $51500 a day.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds for the cost of tree removal services are available in the Board
approved FY17 Electric Operations Budget.
5. RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Scott Simpson Tree
Removal, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $100,000.
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Stephen Hollabaugh Michael D. Holley
Assistant General Manager General Manager