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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR PALM TREE PRUNING AND ROOT PRUNING
REQUEST: Authorization to renew an existing contract with Duffy's Total Lawn Care Service, Inc. for palm tree pruning and root pruning/barrier installation in the amount of approximately $65,000 annually.
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EXPLANATION: The Public Works Department utilizes contracts for palm tree pruning and root pruning/barrier installation services. Palm pruning specifically entails the aesthetic pruning of a palm to remove all seedpods and fronds that are dead or hanging below the horizontal plane. Root pruning and barrier installation protects existing concrete sidewalks, asphalt pathways/roadways, parking lots and other infrastructure on an as needed basis. Hedges and trees, which have continually migrating roots, border a large majority of Wellington's existing asphalt and concrete sidewalks causing potential trip hazards.
On July 14, 2020, Council awarded ITB #202026 to Duffy's Total Care Lawn Service, Inc. as the primary awardee and Mainguy Landscape Services as a secondary awardee to provide such services.
Duffy's Total Care Lawn Service, Inc. has agreed to renew through June 12, 2025 with no price increases as shown on Exhibit A. Mainguy Landscape Services declined to renew the contract.
Staff request authorization to renew an existing contract with Duffy's Total Lawn Care Service, Inc. for palm tree pruning and root pruning/barrier installation in the amount of approximately $65,000 annually.
Prior year expenditures are $65,700.00.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in the FY 2024 Public Works Operating Budget.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to renew an existing contract with Duffy's Total Lawn Care Service, Inc. for palm tree pruning and root pruning/barrier i...
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