Report Prepared by: Jeff Frederick, Public Works Manager - Tax Services
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SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc., for Maintenance of Various City Owned Facilities, Well Sites, Streetscapes, and Medians in an Annual Amount of $195,416.36 Beginning July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2027, with the Option to Extend for Two (2) Additional One (Year) Terms Through June 30, 2029
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Services Agreement with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc., for landscape maintenance services in an annual amount of $195,416.36 at various City owned facilities, well sites, streetscapes, and medians.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Services Agreement with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc., in the annual amount of $195,416.36, to provide landscape maintenance services at various City owned facilities, well sites, streetscapes, and medians through June 30, 2027, with the option to extend through June 30, 2029; 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 for added landscape locations and future CPI increases.
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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 City and Brightview Landscape Services, Inc., entered into an agreement dated February 1, 2024, to provide landscape maintenance services through June 30, 2026. The original agreement included the option of renewing the agreement for three additional one-year periods, ending on June 30, 2029.
City staff initially prep...
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