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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08052014 - C.28RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Terri Oyarzun d/b/a Goats R Us (Goats R Us), in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for vegetation management services, for the period from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017, Countywide. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost is to be funded through 100% Flood Control District Funds. BACKGROUND: In 2011, Contra Costa County entered into an On-Call Contract with Goats R Us to provide vegetation management services on a variety of County and Contra Costa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (District) rights of way and parcels using goats and/or sheep. As this contract expires, the District has determined they have a need for continued vegetation management services. Goats R Us performed well, reducing fire fuel loads and optimizing vegetation levels to provide flood and soil erosion protection. The District intends to continue to utilize Goats R Us to manage vegetation in locations where herbicide applications and/or mowing is not allowed, infeasible, or not cost effective. As advertised on Bidsync bid number 1401-052, Goats R Us was the only vendor local enough to remain economical. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 08/05/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Stan Burton, 925-313-7077 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: August 5, 2014 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Chris Heck, Deputy cc: C.28 To:Board of Supervisors From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Date:August 5, 2014 Contra Costa County Subject:APPROVE a contract with Terri Oyarzun d/b/a Goats R Us CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this contract is not approved, then using Goats R Us for vegetation management will discontinue. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable.