Final Acceptance of the first contract term and award of the street tree trimming contract extension to Northstar Landcare of Downey, CA for Street Tree Trimming (City Project 22-07).
 

Staff recommends that City Council approve the final acceptance of the first street tree trimming contract term and exercise the option pursuant to section 6.1 of the contract agreement to ratify and authorize the first extension from December 2025 through December 2026, the second contract extension from December 2026 to December 2027, and the third extension from December 2027 through December 2028 with a 4% CPI increase to Northstar Landcare of Downey, CA. 

In November 2022, the City Council approved a three-year contract agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Northstar Landcare with 3 annual contract extension options for street trimming services. Under this project, parkway and park trees throughout the City are trimmed regularly. A three-year contract is recommended to reduce project administrative overhead, ensure continuity of tree trimming services, and complete one cycle of trimming for the City’s approximately 8,000 trees. This project includes any work necessary to complete the improvement following the specifications. The City negotiated a 4% increase to pace increasing labor, fuel, and material costs. 

This tree trimming program directly contributes to Hawthorne’s economic development by enhancing business corridors and maintaining a healthy urban environment.

None. Funds for this project in the estimated amount of $305,890 are available in the City's Fiscal Year 2025-26.

72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.