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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with A Plus Tree, LLC for Citywide Urban Forest Tree Treatment Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,000,000.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) (Public Works 26941570)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Public Works Department oversees the City of Alameda (City) Urban Forest Program. The program consists of managing the City's public trees and landscaping. The City manages 25,962 park and street trees, consisting of 353 different species. Much of the care for these trees is provided under service provider agreements. The City's existing agreement for treatment services needs updating to ensure treatment capacity for current program needs, including on-call services, as well as tracking to aid in recovery monitoring.
Following a competitive selection process, staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year agreement with A Plus Tree, LLC to provide Citywide tree treatment services for Alameda's urban forest. The proposed agreement includes an updating of treatment options to assist staff in applying the most appropriate course of treatment when working to preserve the health and integrity of Alameda's urban forest. It also includes contract capacity for on-call services to allow for unforeseen treatment needs.
BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department uses contract services to provide necessary treatment for the trees in Alameda's urban forest. The scope of work includes soil and root injections (in accordance with City staff and arborist recommendations), as well as tracking and treatment recovery plans. The scope of work and associated per unit pricing also allows for on-call services which will allo...
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