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A Resolution Approving a Renewal of the Independent Contractor Agreement with CityEscape Garden & Design LLC for Village Wide Seasonal Container Display and Maintenance Services in 2025 in an Amount not to Exceed $115,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution.
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Introduction
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This agenda item is for Landscape Container Seasonal Display and Maintenance Services for 2025. It is proposed to renew the existing agreement with CityEscape Garden & Design LLC, of Chicago, IL. This is the only annual renewal included in the original agreement. The Village contracts for the installation and maintenance of plant material in approximately 530 containers across multiple business districts.
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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 2025 budget and has approved Independent Contractor Agreements for this type of work annually.
* The Village Board approved an independent contractor agreement for this work on January 23, 2024 (RES 24-001).
Background
The Village maintains the landscaping in multiple business districts across the Village. Village staff, business owners, and residents place high importance on the quality and cleanliness of their business districts. Part of providing a high-quality unified streetscape design across the Village is the installation and maintenance of plant material in approximately 530 above-ground, movable landscape containers.
In September 2023, Village staff requested bids for seasonal container display and maintenance services. CityEscape Garden & Design LLC of Chicago, IL was the low responsive bidder. They have completed this type of work for the Village in the past including in 2024. They are a quality contractor who provides excellent service. Village staff is requesting to exercise the only renewal outlined in the original contract.
The Container Seasonal Display program work begin...
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