HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-047 N.C.S. 04/04/2016Resolution No. 2016 -047 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR A TWO -YEAR
WEED ABATEMENT CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KEYSTONE TRACTOR SERVICE
WHEREAS, the City prepared specifications and solicited bids for the removal of weeds
by disking, blading or mowing same on public and private parcels of land as part of the City's
Weed Abatement Program for 2016 and 2017; and
and
WHEREAS, four (4) bids were received and opened in accordance with applicable law;
WHEREAS, Keystone Tractor Service, 3528 La Porte Road, Marysville, CA 95901
submitted the lowest responsive bid for the Work as follows:
Disking
Tractor Mowing
Hand Work
Blade Work
Travel Time/Pulling Fee
$45.00 per hour
$45.00 per hour
$15.00 per hour
$50.00 per hour
$20.00 per hour
WHEREAS, staff has determined that Keystone Tractor Service's bid satisfied the
bidding requirements for the work and that Keystone Tractor Service qualifies as a responsible
bidder; and
WHEREAS, weed removal activity done under contract pursuant to the City's Weed
Abatement Program is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines as minor public or private
alterations in the condition of land and /or vegetation and fuel management activities which do
not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized
to execute a standard City professional services agreement with Keystone Tractor Service to
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implement the Weed Abatement Program for 2016 and 2017 incorporating the 2016 and 2017
program specifications and the rates contained in the Keystone Tractor Service bid.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the A.fproved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 41h day of April, 2016, form:
by the following vote:
City A torney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Healy, Kearney, Vice Mayor King, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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