REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Amendments to Agreements with Davey Tree Surgery Company, Advanced Chemical Transport, Inc., Koffler Electrical Mechanical Apparatus Repair, Inc., and Allied Power Group, LLC
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
Silicon Valley Power (SVP), the City of Santa Clara's Electric Utility, owns significant assets requiring ongoing maintenance including three power plants in City limits --the Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant (DVR), the Cogeneration Plant (Cogen), and the Gianera Generating Station (Gianera)-as well as several remote assets, substations, transmission and distribution lines throughout the City for the production and delivery of reliable electric power to residents and businesses in Santa Clara.
SVP and the Purchasing Division of the Finance Department have been working together to address SVP's contract requirements for various services. This effort includes conducting solicitations in accordance with the provisions of City Code Section 2.105.140. Since 2020, SVP and Purchasing have extended the term of several existing agreements to maximize the value of the solicitation process, give staff time to conduct competitive procurement processes, negotiate agreements, and address requirements for emergency work.
The purpose of this report is to request authorization to negotiate and execute amendments to the following agreements to extend the term and increase compensation.
(1) Agreement with Davey Tree Surgery Company (Davey Tree) for Line Clearance Tree Trimming
Under the existing agreement, Davey Tree provides line clearance tree trimming to remove, maintain, prune, or clear trees and vegetation that are near energized power lines. Regular and emergency tree trimming services require a contractor specializing in working near electrical infrastructure. Tree trimming services are critical to reduce power outages for SVP customers and minimize d...
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