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STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: AWARD CONTRACT NO. C28410 TO TREE ELEMENTS, INC. OF
YORBA LINDA, CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITYWIDE TREE
PRUNING PROGRAM (PROJECT NO. 932-09)
SUBMITTED BY: H. SPENCER KNIGHT, LANDSCAPE MANAGER
JANET M. MOORE, DIRECTOR OF HOUSING
CONTRACTOR: TREE ELEMENTS, INC.
22605 E. LA PALMA AVENUE #509
YORBA LINDA, CA 92806 CITYCOUNCILAC�TON
APPROVED '� DFNiF.D
DATE: MARCH 12, 2009 RECEIYED OTHER
CONTENTS: AGREEMENT MEETI G DA ' la�
AYF,S: �'
PROPOSAL NOES:
ABSTAIN: �—
Recommendation: VERIFIED BY:
Original on File with Ci erk's Office Q
By Minute Motion, City Council and the Housing Authority Board: Q= Y
1. Award Contract Number C28410 for the Citywide Tree Pruning Program � � �
2009 to Tree Elements, Inc. of Yorba Linda, California in the total amount `'� U
of $115,008.74 (City $80,139.36 and Housing Authority $34,869.38); � .�
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2. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside an additional 10% 0 � �
contingency in the total amount of $11,500.87 (City $8,013.94 and = � � �
Housing Authority $3,486.93); and } . >- �
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3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. � � o
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This year's Citywide Tree Pruning Program includes both the City of Palm Desert and
Housing Authority properties. The subject program was advertised in the local media
requesting sealed bids. On February 5, 2009, at 9:15 AM sealed bids were opened and
read aloud, with the following bids received:
Tree Elements, Inc. (Yorba Linda, CA) $115,008.74
RGS Services (Anaheim, CA) $117,222.00
Mariposa Horticulture (Irwindale, CA) $119,757.00
Leon's Landscaping (Thousand Palms, CA) $121,332.75
West Coast Arborists, Inc. (Anaheim, CA) $123,853.95
Award Contract No. C28410 Tree Elements
Page 2 of 2
March 12, 2009
California Tree Service (San Marcos, CA) $124,484.25
Tree Rite (Bermuda Dunes, CA) $125,009.50
Macario's Tree Service (Indio, CA) $ No Amount
Staff has reviewed Tree Elements, Inc.'s bid proposal and determined that the bid
requirements have been met.
Therefore, staff recommends that, by Minute Motion, City Council and the Housing
Authority Board award the subject contract to Tree Elements, Inc. of Yorba Linda,
California in the total amount of $115,008.74 (City $80,139.36 and Housing Authority
$34,869.38); authorize a 10% contingency in the total amount of $11,500.87 (City
$8,013.94 and Housing Authority $3,486.93), and authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreement.
Fiscal Impact: Funds are available for the portion of the contract relative to the City and
Assessment Districts in Parks and Recreation accounts 110-4610-453-3320, 110-4611-
453-3320, 110-4611-453-3371, Repair/Maintenance Medians Account 110-4614-453-
3370 and Assessment District Fund 200 accounts.
Submitted by: Departm nt d:
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H. S e e ight Mark Gree wood, P.E.
Land ca e nager Director of Public Works
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Di or of Housing Direc r edevelopment/Housing
Approval:
Homer Croy n Wohlmuth
ACM for Development rvices ty Manager
Paul ibson sti McCarthy
Finance Director ACM for Redevel ent
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AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 12t" day of March
20 09 , by and between City of Palm Desert, California, hereafter called
"OWNER," and Tree Elements, Inc. , hereinafter called "CONTRACTOR."
WITNESSETH
RECITALS:
1. CONTRACTOR has submitted to OWNER its CONTRACTOR's Proposal for
the construction of OWNER'S Project, CITYWIDE TREE PRUNING Program - Project
No. 932-09, in strict accordance with the Contract Documents identified below and
OWNER has accepted said Proposal.
2. CONTRACTOR states that it has re-examined its CONTRACTOR's Proposal
and found it to be correct, has ascertained that its subCONTRACTORs are properly
licensed and possess the requisite skill and forces, and has examined the site and
contract in accordance with the Contract Documents for the money set forth in its
Proposal to be paid as provided in the Contract Documents.
AGREEMENT:
IT IS AGREED BY THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:
1. Contract Documents: The entire contract consists of the following: (a) the
Agreement; (b) the Notice Inviting Bids; (c) the Instruction to Bidders; (d)
CONTRACTOR's Proposal; (e) the General Terms and Conditions; (f) the Specific
Terms and Conditions; (g) the Standard Specifications as modified in other portions of
the Contract Documents; (h) Addenda Nos. 0 ; (i) the Determination of Prevailing
Wage Rates for Public Work; (j) any Change Orders issued; and (k) any additional or
supplemental specifications, notices, instructions or drawings issued in accordance with
the provisions of the Contract Documents. All of said Documents presently in existence
are by this reference incorporated herein as if here set forth in full and upon the proper
issuance of their documents they shall likewise be deemed incorporated.
2. That CONTRACTOR shall commence the work within ten calendar days
after the date of the Notice to Proceed and will do all things necessary to construct the
work in accordance with the Contract Documents and will complete said work, within
sixty (60) calendar days from the date the Notice to Proceed is issued, to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
3. Liquidated damages shall be five hundred ($500.00) dollars per calendar
day of delay.
4. Should any litigation or arbitration be commenced between the parties
concerning the works of improvements as referenced herein, the prevailing party in any
such litigation, being the OWNER or CONTRACTOR, should be entitled to a reasonable
sum for attorney's fees incurred in any such litigation relating to this Contract.
5. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
6. CONTRACTOR shall be paid in the manner set forth in the Contract
Documents the amount of its Proposal as accepted by OWNER, subject to such
additions and deductions as may be made pursuant to the Contract Documents and
applicable law.
7. Execution of the Agreement by the parties constitutes their agreement to
abide by all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code; constitutes
CONTRACTOR's certification that he is aware of the provisions of said Code and will
comply with them; and further constitutes CONTRACTOR's certification as follows:
"I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which
requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation
or to undertake self insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code,
and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the
work of this contract."
THIS AREA IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed or caused to be
executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement which shall be deemed an
original on the date first above written.
CONTRACTOR:
By: Title:
Printed name
Signature (to be notarized)
Subscribed and sworn to, before me this day of , 2009.
Signature of Notary (Seal of Notary)
OWNER:
By: Attest By:
Title: Mayor of Palm Desert, California Title: City Clerk of Palm Desert
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
MARK GREENWOOD, P.E., DAVID J. ERWIN,
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY ATTORNEY
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CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL SUBMISSION �ORM
INFORMATION REQUlRED OF BIDDER
NO B1D WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLESS 7'H!S DOCUMENT!S COMPLETFD lIV FULL
ALL APPLICABLE ITEMS MUST BE FILLED OUT
The bidder is required to supply the following information. Additional sheets may be
attached if necessary.
(1) Address ,��n� � �.� p�1.m� n��A �sp4 Vnrh�, r.ir,r1�, �a 9.2887
(2} Telephone No.���4� 694-1 91 6
(3) Type of Firm {Individual, Partnership or Corporation} corporation
(4) Corporation organized underthe laws ofthe State of california
(5) CONTRACT�R's License No.R� n 1�� Exp. Date $,/31 � p
CONTRACTOR hereby swears under penalty of perjury that#he information
provided is t and correct. -
By: Tltle: President
Signature CONTRACTOR
(6) List the names and addresses of all OWNERs af the firm or names and ti#les af
all officers of the corporation:
Keith Hennia. President Tieri L. Isbister, Secretary
Oscar R. Corvera, Vice President _.
Keri L. Isbister, Treasurer
(7) Number of years experience as a tree pruning CONTRACTOR 6
(8) Number of years experience with municipal tree contracts b
(9) I.S.A. Certifisd Arborist NumberwF_g,���A Exp. Date � �/�� j�n� n
(10) Number of {SA Cer#ified Tree Workers with the arganiza#ion 5
10 �
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(11} List at least three similar projects completed within the last five years (firvo must
involve pruning desert palette trees):
Contract Class of Date Name, Address & Tefephone
Amount Work Completed Number of OWNER
Tr�e Still Under
1. $1 50 f 000_00 Ma�ntenanci� Ge�z�-�.E;�— C'ty of San Ma ri nn
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, Ca. 91108 �
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2. $229,811 .00 Maintenance 9/08 Citv of Lawndale
14717 Burin Ave
Lawn a e, Ca. 90260
Marlene Miyoshi
3. $ �,ree�o„�r�o 6/07 c`_; t�r o �imi v�1�P�'
500 W. Los Anqeles Ave
Simi Va1�.ey, Ca. 93065
{12) List the names antf addresses of each subCONTRACTOR who will pertarm work
refated #o this contract and indicate wha� po�tion of the work will be done by each
subCONTRACTOR. {If more than one subCON.TRACTOR, please check the
box below and list aN subCONTRACTORs on a separate sheet.)
tv/A❑ See SubCONTRACTOR List on Separate Sheef
SubC�NTRACTOR's Name: r�/A
License Number:
Address:
Telephone: -�
Work to be performed:
{13) List the name of the person whfl inspected the site of the proposed work for your
firm Je�f Davidson _. ____
(1�4) A financial statement or other infarmatian and references sufficiently
comprehensive to permit an appraisal of your current financial condition may be
required by OWNER. �
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(15) This bid was prepared by:
Name (print} �ez h e iq
Signature
Telephone 694-1 5
(16} Con#�Ct person: �i�k Maaallanes
Name (print)
Telephone —I �14�1�94-1 91 6
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AFFIDAViT OF NON-COLLUSXON
TO BE EXECUTED BY SIDDER AND SUSMITTED WITH BID
CITYWIDE TREE PRUNING PROGRAM
PROJECT NO.932-09
CONTRACT NO. C28410 •
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
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COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE)
xeith xennig ,being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he/she is
o� Tree Elements, Inc. , the party znaking the foregoing bid; that the bid is not naade in
the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association,
organization, or corporation; that the bid is genuine and neither collusive nor shatn; that the
bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham
bid and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or
anyone else to put in a shazn bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that the bidder has
not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, com�munication, or conference
with anyone to fix the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fix azxy overhead, profit,
or cost elexnent of the bid price, or of that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against
the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that ail
statements contained in the bid are true; and, further, that the bidder has no#, directly or �
indixectly, submitted his or her bid price, or any breakdown thereof, oz' the contents thereof, or
divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any
cozporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member
or agent thereof to effecivate a collusive or sham bid.
By:
President
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Subscribed and sworn to {or a#�'irmed)before me on this day of
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proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person{s)who appeared before me.
Signature of Notary {Seal of Notary)
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