Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Duffey Tree Care for the Tree Pruning 2023 - ARPA Project. The contract amount is for a total of $395,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
This project will include pruning 984 street and park trees located all over the City. The pruning will include low limbs over streets, sidewalks, City infrastructure, and private property. The work will also remove dead, dying, and broken branches. The contracted work is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2023 and be finished by the end of 2024. This project is to help complete some of the back-logged work orders that occurred due to COVID public emergency work restrictions. The general public should see minimal impact to park and street access while work is being performed.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (ODI designation status):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on April 28, 2023 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on May 23, 2023. Bids were received from the following companies:
Duffey Tree Care (MAJ): $395,000.00
Russell Tree Experts (MAJ): $443,750.00
Oberlander’s Tree (MAJ): $687,500.00
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Duffey Tree Care was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Duffey Tree Care and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
Duffey Tree Care
3258 Palomar Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43231
Caleb Duffey, (614) 929-8578
Contract Compliance Number: 044386
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: February 16, 2025
Benefits to the Public: The project will prune low limbs over streets, sidewalks, and private property. The project will also reduce the number of dead, dying...
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