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The City of Davis is seeking an established, insured and bonded lake and pond management company qualified to provide year-round aquatic management services necessary to manage the upper pond located at Northstar Park for aesthetics, efficiencies and as an asset to neighboring homeowners, users and wildlife. The scope of work may include, but is not limited to, removing sediment, debris, and unwanted vegetation in the pond and storm outfalls, assessing the current aeration system and making necessary modifications to improve circulation and algae control, and to determine the best practices for overall long-term pond management. Management for the upper pond has become increasingly challenging due to a lack of aeration, buildup of nutrient rich bottom layers, increasing algae levels and invasive aquatic weeds. The City does not currently have the capacity nor the expertise on staff to properly manage this desired community amenity. Deadline for questions sent via email to dknighton@cityofdavis.org Thursday, July 21 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 26 Responses to substantive questions via addendum (if applicable) If so required by City, Consultant shall assist City in the completion of all bid and construction documents, including but not limited to, the Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Contract Bid Forms (including Alternate Bids as requested by City), Contract, General Conditions, Supplementary General Conditions, Special Conditions, DVBE and other applicable affirmative action documents, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Escrow Agreement for Security Deposits, and any other certifications and documents required by federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations which may be reasonably required in order to obtain bids responsive to the specifications and drawings. All such documents shall be subject to the approval of City and City's legal counsel. The contract shall have an initial term of two (2) fiscal years, and have three (3), oneyear extension options. The contract shall commence on the date that the agreement is signed by both parties. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The City shall have the unilateral option, at its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement for no more than two additional oneyear terms. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The City retains the right to reject any or all proposals and to negotiate final contract terms with any selected consultant. Final award of a contract is at the discretion of the City Manager and/or the City Council.