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Chief Administrative Office, Facilities Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Make findings pursuant to Ordinance Code 3.13.030 that the ongoing aggregate of the work to be performed under Agreement for Services 5917 with Mapes Enterprises is not sufficient to warrant the addition of permanent staff; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign Amendment I to the Agreement to increase compensation by $50,000, for an amended not-to-exceed amount of $125,000, with no change to the term or contract rates, for routine snow removal, snow staking, and snow hauling services in South Lake Tahoe at County-operated facilities.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The County has contracted with Mapes Enterprises over the past several years for routine snow removal, snow staking, and snow hauling services at various County operated locations in South Lake Tahoe. Agreement for Services No. 5917 was executed by the Purchasing Agent with a one year term of November 6, 2021 to November 5, 2022 and a not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.
Snowfall in December was much higher than anticipated. Agreement expenditures through December are approximately $51,000, leaving $24,000 available. The additional compensation is needed so that snow removal, snow staking, and snow hauling services remain available for County operated locations. Should the Board approve, compensation shall be increased by $50,000 for an amended amount not to exceed $125,000 with no other changes to the agreement. It is not anticipated this full amount will be expended but may be needed should heavy snowfall continue.
The Division also requests the Board make findings pursuant to Ordinance Code 3.13.030 that the ongoing aggregate of the work to be performed under this Agreement is not sufficient to warrant the addition of permanent staff due to the nature of the work being very sporadic and temporary.
ALTERNATIVES
Absent the additional compensation, the Divisi...
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