Report Prepared by: Jeff Frederick, Public Works Manager - Tax Services
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SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement for Weed Abatement Services with Allied Weed Control for Various City Facilities, Storm Drain Pump Stations, Well Sites, Roadways, Alleyways, Maintenance Districts, and Community Facilities Districts in an Annual Amount of $122,163.00 for a Two (2) Year Term Beginning July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2028, with an Option to Extend the Agreement for Three (3) Additional One (1) Year Term(s)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Services Agreement with Allied Weed Control for weed abatement services in an annual amount of $122,163.00 at various City Facilities, Storm Drain Pump Stations, Well Sites, Roadways, Alleyways, Maintenance Districts, and Community Facilities Districts.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Services Agreement with Allied Weed Control for weed abatement services in an annual amount of $122,163.00 at various City Facilities, Storm Drain Pump Stations, Well Sites, Roadways, Alleyways, Maintenance Districts, and Community Facilities Districts for two years, with an option to renew for a maximum of (3) three additional one-year periods, effective July 1, 2026; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents and approval of amendments or change orders up to 10% of the total contract cost.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by the Public Works Director; or,
2. Refer back to staff for further study; or,
3. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Professional Contractual services with an estimated value greater than $39,000, are made by written contract in accordance with Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.120.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Addresses City Administrative Priority for enhancing public spaces.
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Department recently invited proposals to provide weed abatement services at various City Facilities, Storm Drain Pump Stations, Well Sites, Roadways, Alleyways, Maintena...
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