DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Public Works, 24ITB1335637A-JWT Sanitary Sewer Easement Maintenance in an amount not to exceed $382,764.50 with Mariani Enterprises, LLC dba Ed Castro Landscape, Inc., (Roswell, GA) to provide easement maintenance in both the North and South Fulton service areas. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
District 3 ?
District 4 ?
District 5 ?
District 6 ?
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Scope of Work: This contract includes both sewer and water easement clearing activities in the North Fulton water and wastewater systems and sewer easement clearing activities along the South Fulton wastewater system on property owned or within easements maintained by Fulton County.
Community Impact: Easement clearing activities may impact surrounding neighborhoods because the easement clearing usually results in the removal of trees and shrubs blocking access to infrastructure in the County's easement.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Public Works recommends approval.
Project Implications: Easement-clearing activities are needed to provide the County with access to conduct maintenance and repairs to the water and wastewater systems. In the event that access is impeded due to overgrown easements, spills and main breaks could result which might negatively impact the environment and create potential he...
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