This is for the approval of Contract Modification No. 2 for Illegal Dump Clearing with Samjay Services, Inc to address the  increased demands for City-wide illegal dump clearing on all City-owned vacant properties in an amount not to exceed $115,000.

This additional funding is necessary to maintain service levels and support the Park & Tree Department’s responsibility to protect public safety, environmental health, and community quality of life.The proposed increase is due to expanded utilization of this contract by multiple City departments for a variety of cleanup operations. This includes the funding necessary to continue the large-scale cleanup of a City-owned parcel located north of Sycamore Street.The increase also reflects higher demands associated with the St. Patrick’s Day event, as well as the continued need for illegal dumping cleanups.

Accordingly, the department is requesting this contract modification to ensure our ongoing commitment to maintain clean public spaces and to advance Savannah GPS Plan, Goal No 5. This was approved by Council on September 12, 2024, in the amount of $87,600. Contract Modification No. 1 was approved by the City Manager on April 8, 2025, in the amount of $45,450, for St. Patrick’s Day Event cleanup. 

Contract Modification No. 2, will ensure the onging commitment to maintaim clean public spaces on President Street, and Sycamore Street.  The total amount with contract modification No. 2 will be $248,050.  

This contract will be renewed on September 11, 2026. There are three (3) renewal options available.

L.B. Samjay Services, Inc. (5450 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA) (B) $115,000

(B) Indicates local-owned, non-Dbe business.

Approval