Submitted By
Rob Sproule, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager / Interim Director of Development Customer Services
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with A & B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. for Village Wide Parkway Tree Removal and Stumping Services for Fiscal Year 2024 in an Amount Not to Exceed $205,000.00 with an Option to Renew for Two Additional One-Year Terms and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Public Works Department is responsible for parkway tree removal and stumping and uses a contractor to assist in these efforts. A & B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc has previously performed this work for the Village and submitted the low bid for both the removal and stump grinding contracts when a request for bids was issued in August 2023. The Agreement is for one year and provides for two optional one (1) year renewals. Staff recommends approving an agreement with A & B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. for FY 2024 parkway tree removal and stumping services. End
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 these 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 is recommended as one of the low responsive bidders for parkway tree removal and stumping services.
Based on past experience...
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