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Council approves tree‑service contract after vendor cancelation
Summary
After ProTree Management canceled a previously ordered contract, staff recommended awarding the hourly tree‑service contract to the second‑low bidder, Riggs Tree Service, honoring their original prices and adding occasional specialized equipment as needed; the council approved the motion.
The governing body considered a follow‑up action after a previously ordered tree‑service contract with ProTree Management was canceled by that vendor. City staff told members they contacted the second‑low bidder, Riggs Tree Service, which agreed to honor its original bid prices.
Staff explained that roughly 95% of the work will use the standard three‑person hourly crew; the contract packet included additional as‑needed items — for example, a 70‑foot high‑reach bucket and a tracked backyard machine — intended for occasional specialized tasks. Staff and council members discussed avoiding scenarios where multiple contractors work on a single cleared project, which could complicate project management.
A motion on the item was made, seconded and approved. Staff indicated Riggs would be engaged under the terms presented in the packet and that they had added the occasional specialized equipment line items to the contract to cover infrequent needs.
