Report Prepared by: Michael Miller, Public Works Manager -Tax Services
Title
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement - "G" Street Undercrossing Landscape Development
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a one-year extension with Yard Masters, Incorporated, for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, for landscape maintenance services at the "G" Street railroad undercrossing landscape development.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the second amendment to agreement for landscape services with Yard Masters, Incorporated, in the amount of $30,000, (subject to approval of the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 City Budget), to provide landscape maintenance services at the "G" Street Railroad Undercrossing landscape development; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
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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 $30,000, are made by written contract in accordance with Merced Municipal Code, "Title 3-Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.04-Purchasing System, Article III-Purchases Over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars, Section 3.04-120-Written Contracts."
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Department is requesting approval of a one-year landscape maintenance services agreement with Yard Masters, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
Yard Masters continues to provide quality, cost-effective landscape maintenance services to this recently-developed landscaped area, located on the east and west sides of "G" Street, between East 23rd and 26th Streets, including the center median.
It is crucial that maintenance services continue in this heavily-traveled thoroughfare, due to its high visibility and the initial funding expended to design and install...
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