Report Prepared by: Mikel Schlessinger, Public Works Supervisor Solid Waste
Title
SUBJECT: Approval of a Services Agreement with Restore Merced, Inc., for Litter Abatement Services for a Total Amount not to Exceed $185,000 per Year for a Two (2) Year Term Ending June 30, 2027, with the Option to Extend for Two (2) Additional One (1) Year Term(s) Ending June 30, 2029
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a two-year agreement, with option to extend, with Restore Merced, Inc., for litter abatement services of designated areas, in a total amount not to exceed $185,000 per contract year.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Services Agreement with Restore Merced, Inc., in the annual amount not to exceed $185,000 for litter abatement services of designated areas for a period of two-years, with an option to renew for a maximum of two (2) additional one-year periods; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and approving future contract amendments to exercise the term extensions.
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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 $38,000.00 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 Proposed Budget.
DISCUSSION
Per the City Council recommendation, a program for a 3rd party litter abatement service was added to the Solid Waste Division's auxiliary services during the solid, organic and recycling waste 2020 rate study. There has been a successful litter abatement program for the last four years. The Solid Waste Division would like to continue the litter abatement prog...
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