HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1990-142 - Rejecting the sole bid, which was imcomplete, for tree trimming services for clearing trees away III
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RESOLUTION NO. ?/2-I 14,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
REJECTING THE SOLE BID, WHICH WAS INCOMPLETE, FOR TREE
TRIMMING SERVICES FOR CLEARING TREES AWAY FROM SOME OF THE
CITY' S ELECTRIC POWER LINES (BID SCHEDULE 2309) ; DECLARING
THAT SAID TREE TRIMMING SERVICES MAY BE ACQUIRED IN THE OPEN
MARKET; AND AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION THEREOF AND
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BY THE CITY MANAGER.
WHEREAS, the City Council called for bids for tree trimming
services for clearing trees away from some of the City' s electric
power lines in Bid Schedule No. 2309 ; bid opening held March 22 ,
1990 ; and
WHEREAS, one bid was received, but was not valid as the bid
surety was not notarized; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has advised City Council that, in
his opinion, he can obtain a bid for the necessary tree trimming
services at a price which is favorable to the City of Redding by
negotiating in the open market; and
WHEREAS , City Council has carefully studied the aforesaid
matter and has determined that the recommendation of the City
Manager is in the best interests of the City; and
WHEREAS , it has been determined that this matter is
categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Redding as follows :
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1 . That the foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2 . That the sole bid received under Bid Schedule No. 2309
is hereby rejected.
3 . That it is the opinion of this Council that through
negotiations the tree trimming services for clearing trees away
from some of the City' s electric power lines can be acquired in
the open market at a price which is favorable to the City of
Redding.
4 . That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed
to enter into negotiations for and execute the necessary contract
for said tree trimming services .
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was
introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Redding on the 3rd day of April , 1990 , and was duly
adopted at said meeting by the following 4/5ths vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Dahl , Ful ton, Johannessen, & Buffum
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS : None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Carter
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ANCY UM, Vic yor
City of Redding
ATTEST: FWPROVED :
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ETHEL A. NICHOLS, City Clerk RAN,JALL A. HAYS , City Attorney
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