AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2022-100R, awarding contracts to Heritage Tree Care and Austin Arborist Co., doing business as Austin Tree Experts, each in a not to exceed amount of $200,000.00 per year for Arborist and Tree Care Services for an initial two-year term and authorizing three additional one-year renewals; authorizing the Interim City Manager or her designee to execute the contracts on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: May 17, 2022
Department: Parks and Recreation Department - Drew Wells, Director (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing & Contracting Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $800,000; $400,000/firm
Account Number: Various accounts
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Prior Council Action: N/A
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Background Information:
On January 13, 2022, the City of San Marcos received two (2) proposals in response to Request for Proposal #221-022 for Arborist and Tree Care Field Work services. A City-staffed evaluation team evaluated and scored both proposals based upon the evaluation criteria listed in the RFP. The evaluation team determined both responding firms to be highly qualified, and further, determined awarding a contract to each f...
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