DEPARTMENT: Parks, Facilities, and Fleet Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Native Resource Preservation, LLC For Lake Byllesby Regional Park Vegetation Management
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 17-274 (May 9, 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 February 23, 2024, the County issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the Lake Byllesby Regional Park Vegetation Management project; and
WHEREAS, Native Resource Preservation, LLC submitted the lowest responsive and responsible quote for base and alternative tasks; and
WHEREAS, the RFQ stipulated that the initial contract term would expire December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the RFQ stipulated that the contract could be extended one term through December 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 Native Resource Preservation, LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute a contract with Native Resource Preservation, LLC for the Lake Byllesby Regional Park Vegetation Management project to manage restored areas of Lake Byllesby Regional Park through December 31, 2025, with the option to extend the contract through December 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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