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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25M - CATCH BASIN CLEANING SERVICES REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: JUNE 6, 2005 TITLE: APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 15t Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For AGREEMENT FOR CATCH BASIN CLEANING SERVICES WITH UNITED STORM WATER, INC. //1/7 (/;I?~- ITY MANAGER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement for catch basin cleaning services with United Storm Water, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $125,000. DISCUSSION The Public Works Agency is responsible for implementation of the City's storm water permit. The permit requires the City to inspect and clean annually all the catch basins prior to the rainy season. To provide this service, qualified firms were contacted and three firms submitted proposals. These proposals were reviewed by a review committee comprised of personnel from various City agencies. The ratings for the top five firms are as follows: FIRM RATING 1. United Storm Water, Inc. 2. Empire Pipe Cleaning 3. National Plant Services 89 84 70 The fee rate schedules for these firms were compared. The rates are consistent, reasonable and in line with staff's estimate. Because of the experience of key personnel, client satisfaction and competitive rates, it is recommended that the firms of United Storm Water, Inc. be retained for the required services. 25M-1 Agreement for Catch Basin Cleaning Services With United Storm Water, Inc. June 6, 2005 Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the recommended action is not considered a CEQA project. Therefore, no environmental documentation is required. FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Federal Clean Water Enterprise (account no. 57-635-6291) . APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: ~~ ~James G. Ross o '-Executive Director Public Works Agency T:l.~~h"~!," h.~ Francisco Gutierrez - Executive Director Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency~ 25M-2