Report Prepared by: Jeff Frederick, Public Works Manager - Tax Services
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Service Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for Tree Pruning and Removal Services in Bellevue Ranch East, Bright Development, Bellevue Ranch West, University Park, Moraga Community Facilities Districts, Las Brisas, Fahrens Park II, La Bella Vista, Vista del Sol Maintenance Districts, and Other City Trees in a Total Amount not to Exceed $413,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a service agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for tree pruning and removal services at various Community Facilities Districts and Maintenance Districts for a total amount not to exceed $413,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a service agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $413,000 for Tree Pruning and Removal Services; and,
B. Authorizing contract amendments not to exceed 10% of the total contract amount; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by City Council; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200, et seq. and Section 3.04.120 of the Merced Municipal Code.
Services with an estimated value greater than $39,000.00 are made by written contract in accordance with Merced Municipal Code, Title 3 - Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.04.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2025-26 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Staff solicited proposals from qualified firms to provide tree pruning and removal services with general arborist inspection and reporting services at various Community Facilities Districts (CFD), Maintenance Districts (MD), and other City tree locations.
Nine proposals were received by the submittal deadline of November 20, 2025. An evaluation committee was...
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