Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Co., Inc. for the installation of 867 street trees throughout Columbus to further the Mayor’s Green Initiative and to help replace trees that have been lost to the Emerald Ash Borer. Trees will be planted in the following planning areas: 2, 4, 10, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27.
The costs for this project will be $236,691.00 with a contingency of $23,000.00 for a total of $259,691.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Chapter 329, on August 7, 2015 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on August 25, 2015. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Status Amount
Greenscapes (MAJ) $236,691
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Greenscapes Landscape Co. was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Greenscapes Landscape Co. has met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
Greenscapes Landscape Company
4220 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232
Tom Kuhn 614-830-2606
CC# 31-1027889
Exp Date: in process
Columbus Employees: 30+
Emergency Justification: An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that work may be completed before the ground freezes.
Fiscal impact: The expenditure of $259,691.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Co. for the installation of street trees; to authorize the expenditure of $236,691.00 with a contingency of $23,000.00 for a total of $259,691.00...
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