Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Director of Public Works
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with City Escape Garden & Design LLC in an Amount not to Exceed $150,000.00 for the 2017 Regular Landscape Maintenance Program and Authorizing Its Execution
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Overview
Overview
In January of 2017 Village staff requested bids for three separate landscaping contracts under a "Comprehensive Landscaping Bid". One of the contracts, the Regular Landscape Maintenance Program for 2017 is proposed to be awarded to the low responsive bidder, City Escape Garden & Design LLC, of Chicago, IL.
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The FY 2017 budget provides a total of $145,000.00 for Regular Village Landscape Maintenance, Private Property Landscape Violations, and Fence Repair in the General Fund, General Contractuals account no. 1001-43800-742-530660.
In addition, the FY 2017 budget provides a total of $50,000.00 for various landscape improvements and plant materials replacement in the Capital Improvement Fund, Engineering, Landscape Improvement account no. 3095-43780-101-570963.
The Capital Improvement funds will be distributed between two landscape contracts, the Business District Landscape Maintenance (referred to in this agenda item) and the Regular Landscaping (referred to in another agenda item).
The proposed not to exceed amount of this contract is $150,000.00.
Background
The Village maintains the landscaping on approximately 180 sites across the Village. These sites include: Village owned properties, medians, cul-de-sacs, diverters, and parking lots. Village staff, business owners, and residents place high importance on the quality and cleanliness of sites.
City Escape Garden & Design LLC is the low responsive bidder for this contract. They have completed these types of work for the Village in the past. They are a quality contractor who provides excellent s...
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