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cl10 OF SAN BERNARDlcp - REQUEO FOR COUNCIL AC
From: Manuel P. ~1oreno, Jr.
Subject: Annual Weed Aba temen t Program-
Authorization to advertise for
bids for removal bf weeds and
debris
Dept: Public Services Department
Dau: February 10, 1987
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
Advertising of bids for Weed Abatement Services is placed each year at
this time.
Recommended motion:
That the Director of Public Services be authorized to advertise for bids
for the performance of weed abatement services for 1987.
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Contact person:
Phone:
Supporting data attached:
Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
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Finance:
Council Notes:
15-0262
Agenda Item No. S - '2
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STAFF REPORT
The Public Services Department is in the process of surveying vacant property
throughout the City for the purpose of establishing the mailing list for the
1987 Weed Abatement Program. Notices to clean premises will be mailed to ap-
proximately 4,500 owners on or about April 1, 1987. Prior to the April 1st
date, it is necessary to advertise for bids from weed abatement contractors,
award the bides} and to complete certain other administrative activities re-
quired by the program.
This year, authority is being requested to advertise for bids in two catego-
ries:
1. Discing and hand-cleaning
2. Hand cleaning only
Experience over a number of years indicates that those contractors having the
large equipment necessary for discing, and the removal of heavy debris, dis-
play little competitive interest in the hand-cleaning portion of the work.
The cleaning of parkways, areas next to fences, etc. requires more personnel,
additional supervision, and the bids submitted reflect this extra cost. Some
properties, particularly those with structures, require no discing, and a
"hand-cleaning only" contractor can do the job more economically.
It is requested, therefore, that bids be sought from contracting parties in-
terested only in the hand-cleaning portion of the program, - in addition to
bids from contractors interested in both the dlscing and the hand-cleaning.
Because of lower overhead, lower insurance requirements, and the City being
able to provide a more flexible work schedule, individuals with lawn main-
tenance services, etc., who are unable to perform the heavier work, would be
able to bid.
Bids for hand-cleaning would be accepted in order to establish a list of in-
terested, qualified, contractors who would be called upon in notation, through-
out the year, to handle problem properties as necessary.
JUSTIFICATION FOR PLACEMENT ON SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
Due to the backlog of individual properties requiring cleanup, as a result of
inspections by the Fire Department, Department of Building & Safety and Planning
Department, it is necessary that bids for hand-c1eaninq contractors be advertised
as soon as possible.
75-0264