Submitted By
Rob Sproule, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
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 $205,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Public Works Department is responsible for Parkway Tree Removal and Stumping. To assist in this effort, a contractor is utilized. 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 first of the two possible renewals with A&B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2025 Parkway Tree Removal and Stumping Services.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
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 was approved as one of the low responsive bidders for Parkway Tree Removal and Stumping Services.
Experience over the last several years has determined that a single contractor can have difficulty keeping pace with removals and storm damage demands, especially if weather conditions for the season are severe. Staff has star...
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