Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
AMZ
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Renewal of the Independent Contractor Agreement with A & B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. for Village Wide Parkway Tree Removal and Stumping Services in an Amount Not to exceed $270,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Public Works Department is responsible for Parkway Tree Removal and Stumping. To assist in this effort, a contractor is utilized. A & B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc performed this work over the last year after a competitive bidding process. The Agreement provides for two possible one (1) year renewals. It is proposed to exercise the first of the two possible renewals with A&B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2022 Parkway Tree Removal and Stumping Services.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The proposed Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund budget includes $150,000.00 to perform Parkway Tree Removal, $50,000.00 to perform Storm Clean-up, and $120,000.00 to perform Parkway Tree Stumping in the General Fund, Forestry Division External Support account no., 1001-43800-741-530667.
A total of $270,000.00 ($125,000.00 for Parkway Tree Removal, $25,000.00 for Storm Clean-up, and $120,000.00 for Parkway Tree Stumping) from this account is proposed to be awarded to A&B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. A renewal agreement with another tree removal and pruning contractor is proposed under another agenda item to utilize the remainder of these funds.
Background
The Village has over 18,000 public trees on parkways and in other public spaces. Each year a portion of those trees need to be removed and the stumps ground out due to disease (Dutch elm disease), insect infestation (Emerald ash borer), storm damage and senescence. The Village contracts for these services through a year-long contract. Tree removal contractors are also called on t...
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