Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to modify a professional services contract with Asplundh Tree Expert LLC for year two of a possible five-year contract term, so funds can be added to pay for the second year of services.
The City advertised a competitive bid (RFQ020315) in accordance with Section 329.06 through Vendor Services. The City received two bids that were opened on November 18, 2021, as follows:
Company Name RFP Score City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
Asplundh Tree Expert LLC 78 Millersport, OH Majority
Russell Tree Experts 70 Westerville. OH Majority
The contract was awarded to Asplundh Tree Experts LLC, as the highest scoring bidder.
The initial term of this contract was for three years with the option of two one-year renewals. Public Service would like to modify the contract to continue this service for year two of the contract and to add funds in the amount of up to $150,000.00 to pay for these additional services.
The original contract amount: $49,999.00 (PO304054)
The total of Modification No. 1: $150,000.00 (This Ordinance)
The contract amount including all renewals: $199,999.00
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Asplundh Tree Expert LLC.
The following Contract Modification requires approval by City Council in order for the Division to expend more than $...
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