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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0014_1_Excel Landscape - SR REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: Jason Simpson, City Manager Prepared by: Rick De Santiago, Public Works Manager Date: July 12, 2022 Subject: Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Contractor Services with Excel Landscape, Inc., for Annual Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services Recommendation Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with Excel Landscape, Inc., and increase compensation by an additional $53,000 for a total not to exceed the amount of $266,300 per fiscal year in such final form as approved by the City Attorney. Background On October 27, 2020, City Council approved the award of the contract to Excel Landscape, Inc., for maintaining the landscaping that is encompassed in the street right-of-way referred as to “streetscape.” Due to the volume of maintenance work this job entails, the City contracts with vendors to supplement the staff’s effort to keep up with the workload. Discussion This project includes Landscape Services for Citywide Facilities and Streetscapes. The work performed under this contract consists of design and installation, maintenance, irrigation management and conversions, fertilization and chemical application, and pest and disease control. Due to the unforeseen cost increases in material and labor, Excel Landscape is requesting an adjustment to the extra work pricing. Services are also required in new locations. Staff would like to continue with the much-needed Landscape Services for Citywide Facilities this fiscal year and is requesting additional funds to cover the unforeseen cost increases and additional scope of services:  Repairs  Additional Planting  Additional Locations  Increase in material and labor  General Landscape Maintenance (planters and slope areas)  Plant Material  Irrigation Systems Maintenance Amendment No. 1 Annual Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services July 12, 2022 Page 2 of 2 Page 2 of 2 Fiscal Impact Funds are available in the FY21-22 Annual Citywide Landscape Maintenance Program and Operating Budget Exhibits A – Amendment No. 1 A-1 – Cost Increase Letter & Additional Locations B - Original Agreement