City Council

9I. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO WEST COAST ARBORIST,\nINC. FOR TREE MAINTENANCE, PLANTING, AND REMOVAL SERVICES\nAs the current contract is set to expire on June 30, 2024, staff released a Request for\nProposal (RFP) soliciting proposals to provide tree maintenance, planting, and removal\nservices citywide. Staff recommends awarding a three-year contract to West Coast\nArborist, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $445,500 or $148,500 annually.\nRECOMMENDED ACTION:\n1. City Council declare this project to be categorically exempt under the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 1, Section 15301(h) as maintenance of\nexisting landscaping; and\n2. Award a professional services agreement to West Coast Arborists, Inc. to provide tree\nmaintenance, planting, and removal services for a term of three years in an amount\nnot-to-exceed $445,500 or $148,500 annually; and\n3. Authorize the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and West Coast Arborists, Inc.\nin a contract to provide the services.