Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Director of Public Works
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving the Assignment of the Independent Contractor Agreement for 2016 Parkway Tree Removal to Davis Tree Care and Landscape, Inc. from Sterling Tree Solutions, LLC and Authorizing its Execution.
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Overview
Overview
The 2016 Parkway Tree Removal Program was renewed to Sterling Tree Care, LLC of Phoenix, IL through the first of two potential renewals. Davis Tree Care and Landscape, Inc. a subsidiary of Sterling Tree Solutions LLC, requested the agreement be transferred to Davis Tree Care and Landscape, Inc.
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The FY 2016 budget provides a total of $400,000.00 for Parkway Tree Removal and $100,000.00 for Storm Clean-up in the General Fund, External Support account no. 1001-43800-741-530667.
Background
The majority of parkway tree removals within the Village have historically been completed by outside contractors. In 2014 the Department of Public Works bid out Parkway Tree Removal work for FY 2015. The bid contained requests for two separate seasonal rates (winter and summer). A&B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. and Davis Tree Care and Landscape, Inc. were the low and second low bidder in the summer and winter rate groups. Davis was low bidder for winter removal and A&B was the low bidder for the summer rate.
The Village Board exercised the first annual renewal of the contract for the 2016 program on January 19, 2016. At the time Davis Tree Care and Landscaping, Inc. was a subsidiary of Sterling Tree Solutions, LLC of Phoenix, IL. They requested to continue to work with the Village under the company name of Sterling Tree Solutions, LLC.
In July of 2016 the two companies split for financial reasons. Both parties are requesting that the Village transfer the contract to Davis Tree Care. Staff supports the transfer of the contract and would intend to renew for an ...
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