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Department of Transportation recommending the Board approve the following:
1) Award Request for Proposal 22-918-068 for Hazardous Tree Removal in the Caldor Fire area to Kingsborough Atlas Tree Surgery of Santa Rosa;
2) Find in accordance with County Ordinance Code Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030 (C), Contracting Out, that it is appropriate to contract with Kingsborough Atlas Tree Surgery for hazardous tree removal services because due to the temporary nature of work, the ongoing aggregate of the work is not sufficient to warrant the addition of permanent staff; and
3) Authorize the Director of Transportation to execute Agreement 7039 for hazardous tree removal services with Kingsborough Atlas Tree Surgery of Santa Rosa, California in the amount of $1,172,573.60 for a six (6) month term, contingent upon County Counsel and Risk Management's review and approval, including minor revisions as required.
FUNDING: General Fund Caldor Fire Relief Designation (6.25%), Federal Emergency Management Agency Funds (75%), CalOES State Funds (18.75%).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Between August 2021 and October 2021, the Caldor Fire impacted the local community and left a path of destruction. One of the many projects which needs to be completed is the removal of hazardous trees in the County right-of-way. In accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Section 3.13.030(c), by El Dorado County Charter, Section 210(b)(6) and/or Government Code Section 31000, it has been determined that due to the limited time frame, temporary or occasional nature, or schedule for the project or scope of work, the ongoing aggregate of work to be performed is not sufficient to warrant addition of permanent staff, and the service may be contracted out. Therefore, the Department of Transportation, Maintenance and Operations Division (Transportation) immediately started the process to ensure the trees would be removed and no longer a hazard to the public. Transportation completed two Reque...
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