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Approval of 2026-2028 City Tree Maintenance Contract

Original title: Adopt a Resolution Rejecting Protest and Awarding Contract for 2026-2028 Tree Maintenance Project to Elite Maintenance & Tree Service, of Ceres ($616,700), and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change Orders ($100,000) (PW)

June 17, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution finalizes the selection of a vendor for city tree care services and authorizes a total expenditure of $716,700 in public funds over the next two years.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Elite Maintenance & Tree Service

The company is awarded the contract to perform tree maintenance services for the city.

City Manager

The City Manager is granted the authority to approve contract change orders up to $100,000.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 17, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is set to award a $616,700 contract to Elite Maintenance & Tree Service for citywide tree maintenance from 2026 to 2028. The resolution also denies a formal regarding the bidding process and grants the City Manager authority to approve up to $100,000 in additional .

Key Facts

The City Council is awarding a tree maintenance contract for 2026-2028 to Elite Maintenance & Tree Service.
The base contract value is $616,700.
The City Manager is authorized to approve change orders up to a total of $100,000.
The resolution formally rejects a protest filed against the contract award process.
The total potential financial commitment for this project is $716,700.
The resolution was introduced on May 21, 2026.

Why It Matters

This resolution finalizes the selection of a vendor for city tree care services and authorizes a total expenditure of $716,700 in public funds over the next two years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total amount of money authorized for this project?

The total authorized amount is $716,700, which includes the $616,700 contract and $100,000 for potential .

What happens to the protest filed against this contract?

The resolution includes a provision to reject the , allowing the contract award to proceed.

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Discoveries

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Protest Rejection

The resolution explicitly includes the rejection of a protest, indicating a contested bidding process that the city is moving to finalize.

Elite Maintenance & Tree Service

Connected Entities

organizationElite Maintenance & Tree Service“The company selected for the 2026-2028 tree maintenance contract.”Map →

personCity Manager“Authorized to execute change orders up to $100,000.”Map →

locationCeres“The city where the contractor is based.”Map →

Sources

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Controversy35
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