AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2024-16R, awarding a contract to Atlas Environmental, Inc., for aquatic litter removal in the estimated annual amount of $50,400.00, plus up to four one-year extensions for a total estimated contract amount of $252,000.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract and renewals on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: February 20, 2024
Department: Shaun Condor, Director | CIP/Engineering
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $252,000 (total), $50,400 annually
Account Number: 13383363-56853 ($30,400) | 10001132-52250 ($20,000)
Funds Available: FY24 Budget
Account Name: HCP NSNF VEGLIT 2024
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Background Information:
Two bids were received on January 11, 2024, in response to Invitation for Bids 223-294. Staff recommends award of an annual contract to the most responsive responsible bidder, Atlas Environmental, San Marcos, Texas, in the amount of $252,000. Estimated annual expenditures are $50,400 and will be based on funding allocation through the EAHCP program. Annual funding amounts will be managed through the issuance of purchase order and fund allocations.
The purpose of this contract is for litter removal from within the San Marcos River from Upper Sewell Park to City Park to Stokes Park as required by the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan (EAHCP). Litter removal includes the removal of inorganic litter from the substrate, water column, and river surface.
Litter removal under this contract includes only the removal of litter from within the river and on the banks immediately adjacent to the river. Litter removal under this contract will be performed approximately once per month during the non-recreation season and one to two times per week during the recreation season (approximately June through September).
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Recommendation:
Approval of award to the lowest responsible responsive bidder for San Marcos River Aquatic
Litter Removal 223-294 with Atlas Environmental in the estimated annual amount
of $50,400.