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A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor Agreement with A & B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. for Village Wide Parkway Tree Removal and Stumping Services in an Amount not to Exceed $220,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
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Introduction
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The Public Works Department is responsible for Parkway Tree Removal and Stumping. A contractor is utilized to assist with this effort. A & B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. performed this work over the past year following a competitive bidding process. The Agreement provides for two possible one (1) year renewals. It is proposed to exercise the second of the two possible renewals with A & B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2026 Parkway Tree Removal and Stumping Services.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Village Board has approved funding for the program as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and has approved Independent Contractor Agreements for this type of work annually.
* The Board approved the first of two annual renewals for this agreement on December 3, 2024 (24-354).
* The Board approved the Independent Contractor Agreement on December 4, 2023 (RES 23-351).
Background
The Village has over 18,000 public trees on parkways and in other public spaces. Each year, a portion of those trees need to be removed and the stumps ground out due to disease (Dutch elm disease), insect infestation (Emerald ash borer), storm damage, and senescence. The Village contracts for these services through a year-long contract. Tree removal contractors are also called on to provide emergency services such as storm damage clean-up and emergency tree removal.
In August 2023, Village staff requested bids for three separate tree maintenance services (pruning, removal, and stumping) under a "Comprehensive Tree Maintenance Bid". A & B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. of Riverside, IL was approved as one of the low res...
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