DEPARTMENT: Parks, Facilities, and Fleet Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Landbridge Ecological For Lebanon Hills Regional Park Prairie Vegetation Management
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 17-274 (May 23, 2017), the County Board adopted the Dakota County Natural Resource Management System Plan (NRMSP); and
WHEREAS, the NRMSP identifies the need to maintain restored areas perpetually to protect the initial investment made to restore the area; and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2024, the County issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the Lebanon Hills Regional Park Prairie Vegetation Management project; and
WHEREAS, Landbridge Ecological submitted the lowest responsive and responsible quote for base tasks; and
WHEREAS, the RFQ stipulated that the initial contract term would expire on May 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the RFQ stipulated that the contract could be extended for up to one additional 12-month term through May 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the RFQ stipulated that the total contract amount would be set up as not to exceed $175,000; and
WHEREAS, adequate funds are available within the 2024 Adopted Parks Natural Resources Base Fund Budget; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends executing the contract with Landbridge Ecological.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute a contract with Landbridge Ecological for the Lebanon Hills Regional Park Prairie Vegetation Management project to manage natural areas of Lebanon Hills Regional Park through May 31, 2025, with the option to extend the contract through May 31, 2026, in a total amount not to exceed $175,000, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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