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Baldwin Park council directs staff to return two‑year tree‑maintenance contract to NorthStar after debate
Summary
After detailed RFP scoring and a debate over experience versus savings, the council voted 4–1 to direct staff to bring back a two‑year contract with NorthStar for tree maintenance at the RFP price, including a 30‑day termination clause.
Councilors spent substantial time debating Item 7, a six‑year tree‑maintenance contract recommendation, before voting to send a two‑year award to NorthStar with a 30‑day termination provision.
City staff explained the RFP evaluation criteria and rankings: "West Coast Arborist had a score of 91.7, Northstar 84," a staff representative said, noting scoring factors included experience and approach as well as price. The mayor noted the proposal would save "an approximate $78,665 in savings" over the contract period and asked whether NorthStar could reliably perform the scope of work. Supporters of both firms addressed service records, local hiring, and emergency response capability.
After discussion the mayor moved to direct staff to bring back a two‑year contract awarding the scope to NorthStar at RFP pricing if the company accepted the terms; the motion, which included a 30‑day right to terminate for nonperformance, passed on roll call 4–1. The city attorney confirmed the RFP was issued as a "best value" procurement, leaving council discretion on the award.
