DEPARTMENT: Parks, Facilities, and Fleet Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Native Resource Preservation LLC For Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Thompson County Park, and Northern Service Center Prairie 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 April 13, 2022, the County issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the Lebanon Hills Prairie Vegetation Management project; and
WHEREAS, Native Resource Preservation LLC (NRP) submitted the lowest responsive and responsible quote for base and alternative tasks; and
WHEREAS, the RFQ stipulated that the initial contract term would expire May 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the RFQ stipulated that the contract could be extended for two one-year terms through May 31, 2025; 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 2022 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 Lebanon Hills Prairie Vegetation Management project to manage restored prairie areas of Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Thompson County Park, and the Northern Service Center through May 31, 2023, with the option to extend the contract through May 31, 2025, 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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