HomeMy WebLinkAbout9, Line Clearance Tree TrimmingConsent Item # 9
Consideration of Extending the
Contract for Line Clearance Tree
Trimming & Pole Clearing
January 16, 2013
Background / History
• Vegetation Management Program Goals
- Safety
- Reduction of fire risks
- Prevention of customer outages
- Aesthetics
• 2012 Request for bids
- Three bids were received
- February 1, 2012 Board awarded the initial contract to
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
- District RFP included a base year and two one year options
- Option year 1 (2013) includes a 2% increase
- Option year 2 (2014) includes another 2% increase
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New Information
• First year of contract is complete
— Staff is pleased with Asplundh's performance
— District has the option to exercise our contract extension
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Fiscal Impact
• Funding exists in the FY13 budget and will be included in
the FY14 budget
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Recommendation
• Extend the tree trimming contract with Asplundh Tree Expert
Co. for two additional years under the current terms and
conditions in an annual amount not to exceed $255,000 for
FY13 and in an annual amount not to exceed $260,100 for
FY 14
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