Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Director of Public Works
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Amendment to a Service Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and McAdam Landscaping, Inc. for FY 2016 Parkway Tree Watering in an Amount not to Exceed $50,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
In March of 2016, the Village renewed an agreement with McAdam Landscaping, Inc. for the 2016 Parkway Tree Watering Program. It is proposed to increase the original "not to exceed" amount for the contract from $35,000.00 to $50,000.00. The 2016 growing season has been hot and dry. This will allow the contractor to continue to water newly planted trees through the fall.
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The FY 2016 Capital Fund, Engineering Budget, account number 3095-43780-101-570957, Tree Replacement, provides $200,000.00 for this work.
Background
In 2014, bids were received for the Village's Parkway Tree Watering Program. The qualified low bidder was McAdam Landscaping, Inc. They did an excellent job in 2014 and 2015. This renewal is second of two possible annual renewals.
The 2016 growing season has been hot and dry. Regular tree watering is necessary to protect the investment the Village has made with the purchase and installation of new trees. Based on these conditions, costs have exceeded estimates. There is available funding in the Tree Replacement account that had been allocated for tree planting. It is proposed that some of the funds for new trees be allocated to McAdam to cover additional watering costs beyond the original contract amount and the "Not to Exceed" amount with McAdam Landscaping be increased by $15,000.00 to a total amount of $50,000.00.
Alternatives
The Board can delay action to gain additional information.
Previous Board Action
Funding for the project was approved by the board as part of the FY2016 Budget and a renewal was approved by the...
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