Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC for Tree Trimming and Vegetation Management Services. The contract amount being authorized by this ordinance is $1,045,000.00.
The Department of Public Utilities uses this service for tree trimming, tree removal, and vegetation removal in and around power distribution lines, street light circuits, water treatment facilities, sewer treatment facilities, and other areas served by the City of Columbus.
Procurement:
The Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids through Vendor Services from April 5, 2021 to April 21, 2021 for tree trimming and vegetation management services in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code, RFQ018278. One Hundred Forty-Three vendors were solicited; Three bids were received. The bids were evaluated on April 21, 2021. After reviewing the bids, the Department of Public Utilities recommended the award be made to Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC, as they were the lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bidder.
The original term of the contract was for a period of three years from the date of execution by the City of Columbus, up to and including June 30th, 2024, with yearly renewal options for an additional two years, for a maximum contract length of five years, on a year-by-year basis, authorized by Ordinance 1244-2021. The contract amount authorized was $450,000.00.
Ordinance 0091-2022 authorized the first modification, increasing the funding allocations by $805,000.00.
Ordinance 2970-2022 authorized the second modification, increasing the funding allocations by $200,000.00.
Ordinance 0078-2023 authorized the third modification, increasing the funding allocations by $270,000.00.
Ordinance 1723-2023 authorized the fourth modification, increasing the funding allocations by $600,000.00.
Ordinance 0232-2024 authorized the first renewal and fifth modificati...
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