| | | | | | | | REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD MEETING DATE: February 27, 2018
CATEGORY: Consent - Public Works-15.
SUBJECT:
2018 Weed Control Amendment |
| | | | | | | | Supervisorial District No. : All
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Pat Minturn, Public Works Director, (530) 225-5661
STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY: Pat Minturn, Public Works Director
Vote Required?
Simple Majority Vote | General Fund Impact?
No General Fund Impact |
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a retroactive amendment, effective January 1, 2018, to the agreement with SERVFIRST d.b.a. Redding Spray Service, to provide weed control on County Roads, Airports, and Service Areas, to limit total compensation to $96,284.09 for services provided in this amendment, and to extend the term from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. |
| | | | | | | | SUMMARY
Continuation of the existing weed spray contract is recommended through 2018. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
Roadside vegetation is managed for fire and roadway safety purposes. Mowing and spraying are both employed along County roads. Spraying is about a third as expensive as mowing. Spraying is avoided near landscaping, watercourses and upon the request of adjoining property owners.
In late 2015, proposals were solicited for weed spray services. Redding Spray Service was the low bidder. The initial agreement was for a one-year term (2016) with up to two one-year extensions (2017 & 2018). Redding Spray Service has provided excellent service. The contract was extended through December 31, 2017. A final one-year extension is recommended, through 2018. No services have been rendered in the interim. |
| | | | | | | | ALTERNATIVES
The Board may decline to approve the amendment. The Board may direct staff to procure a new vendor. Spraying would resume thereafter but spring growth would create roadside hazards in the interim. |
| | | | | | | | OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
The County’s Agricultural Department reviewed the original contract documents and provided input. County Counsel has approved the amendment as to form. Risk Management has reviewed and approved the amendment. The County Administrative Office has reviewed this recommendation. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCING
The total cost of this project, including engineering and contingencies, is estimated to be $110,000 per year. Adequate funds have been included in the 2017/2018 Road Fund budget. There is no General Fund impact. |
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