Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT TO LOS ANGELES CONSERVATION CORPS, FOR WEED ABATEMENT, REMOVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS DEBRIS, AND COVER OF GRAFFITI WITHIN THE CITY'S PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
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I. SUMMARY
To address the weeds, miscellaneous debris, and graffiti within the City's public right of way as well as within Caltrans' right of way, staff solicited bids from qualified contractors for maintenance service. An invitation for formal bids (IFB No. 23-17) was released on August 10, 2023. Solicitation for bids closed on August 31, 2023, and eight bids were received. Los Angeles Conservation Corp (Conservation Corp) was determined to be the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. Staff recommends awarding a one-year maintenance contract for a not-to-exceed amount of $433,379.89 with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms to Conservation Corp (Exhibit No. 1).
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a Maintenance Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Los Angeles Conservation Corp, for weed abatement, removal of miscellaneous debris, and cover of graffiti, in the amount of $433,379.89.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Maintenance Contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
1. DO NOT APPROVE the award of a Maintenance Contract to Los Angeles Conservation Corp
2. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate consistent with the requirements of the Law.
IV. BACKGROUND
A few of the functions of Public Work Maintenance (PWM) is to address weeds, miscellaneous debris, and graffiti within the City's public right of way. PWM controls weed growth with application of weed control solution followed by its removal. Miscellaneous debris that has gathered at various areas such as tree wells, medians, sidewalk, and roadway are picked up as part of various ...
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