Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Christy Webber & Company for Village Wide Container Seasonal Display and Maintenance Services in 2020 in an Amount not to Exceed $120,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
In October of 2019 the Village requested bids for three separate landscaping contracts under a Comprehensive Landscaping Bid. One of the contracts, the Container Seasonal Display and Maintenance services for 2020, is proposed to be awarded to the low responsive bidder Christy Webber & Company, of Chicago, IL.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The Fiscal Year 2020 Public Works Forestry, General Fund Budget, General Contractuals account no. 1001-43800-742-530660 provides a total of $200,000.00 for two landscaping contracts: 1) Business District Landscape Maintenance ($80,000.00) and 2) Container Seasonal Display and Maintenance ($120,000.00).
This item is for the Container Seasonal Display and Maintenance services which as noted is proposed not to exceed $120,000.00.
Background
This work is for the installation of plants and their maintenance in above ground movable container landscape planters located throughout various business districts.
The work associated with this contract will not start until May, but Staff requests that the agreement be approved now as the Contractor needs to secure plant material to grow for the upcoming installation.
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 475 above ground movable container landscape planters. ...
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