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Bid No. 2025-075 - Annual Drainage Channel Management (Spraying) Contract.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with low bidder Opterra Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $128,900.00. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with one additional one-year renewal option. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal option, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)
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Name of Department
Public Works - Engineering
Project/Budgeted Amount
$180,000.00
Sum of Bid/Bid Amount
$128,900.00
This project is for the herbicide treatment to be applied to the vegetation growing in drainage ditches and channels within the City limits as specified in the 2025 Drainage Channel Vegetation Management Areas. All channel areas with concrete, rip rap, or paver surfacing shall receive spot treatment for any weeds and grass as needed. Herbicide treatment generally includes the bottom, sides, and banks to the limits of the rights-of-way or easement. In the event that privately owned walls, fences, terraces, or other appurtenances border the ditches or channels, the treatment shall extend only to these appurtenances.
Maintenance of drainage channels is an essential function of City staff. While drainage channels can be present in many forms, the most commonly utilized within the City are earthen drainage channels and concrete drainage channels. Proper maintenance of drainage channels provides many benefits including:
* Adequate hydraulics
* Reduced flooding risk
* Reduction of standing water
* Resident expected aesthetics
* Reduces habitat and breeding environment for pests
The industry standard for maintenance of channels includes removal of debris, regular mowing and herbicide treatment. This particular item addresses the herbicide treatment.
The Storm Water Specialist or designated Representative will have the authority to add or delete work, subject to purchasing procedures of the City of Mesquite. A ...
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