SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve increase to Blanket Purchase Order 511097 for tree removal services to O'Neil's LLC, dba O'Neil's Tree Service, from $125,000 to $175,000. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On October 1, 2015, the Council approved a blanket purchase order for tree removal services to O'Neil's LLC, dba O'Neil's Tree Service, in the annual amount of $125,000 (Invitation to Bid 50-15), and two one-year renewal terms at the City's option.
The blanket purchase order provides for tree removal, palm removal and stump grinding services for Fiscal Year 2015/16.
There were a higher number of diseased and dying trees that needed to be removed earlier in the year than originally anticipated. Staff is requesting to increase the purchase order by $50,000 in order to address additional hazardous tree removals needed this year.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Additional funding for this increase will come from 010-01867-530300-572-000, Landscaping Contracts Team operational budget.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
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