Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for power line clearance, tree trimming and removal services required by the Division of Power and the Division of Water. This Modification #3 will provide additional funding to be used for the installation and maintenance of street lighting circuits and the removal of a large number of dead and diseased trees along city properties; the majority of which have been damaged by the emerald ash borer blight. The city desires to cut diseased trees in order to preserve public and private property, to reduce risk of injury from falling trees or limbs, and to support the growth of healthy, native trees.
A request for bids was advertised in the City Bulletin (SA004661) and only one bid was received and opened by the Director of Public Utilities on November 14, 2012. The bid was evaluated and an award is recommended to Asplundh Tree Expert Co. as the lowest, responsive and responsible bid received. The contract will be for a two-year period and funded on a year to year basis. This legislation authorizes the expenditure of an additional $420,000.00 for the estimated cost for the third modification of the contract. Contract will expire on March 30, 2016
CONTRACTOR: Asplundh Tree Expert Co. 23-1277550, expires 8/27/16.
1. Amount of additional funds: Total amount of additional funds needed for this contract modification #3 is $420,000.00. Total amount of the contract including this modification is $1,244,000.00
2. Reason additional funds were not foreseen: The need for additional funds was unknown at the time of the initial contract. This legislation is to encumber the funds necessary for power line clearance, tree trimming and removal services for the installation and maintenance of street lighting circuits, and to make critical repairs to improve the area around city properties by removing dead and diseased trees, to reduce risk of injury from potential dan...
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