City of Columbus - File #: 1409-2026

• File #: 1409-2026
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: First Reading
• File created: 5/6/2026
• In control: Neighborhoods, Recreation, & Parks Committee
• On agenda: 6/8/2026
• Title: To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the Stump Removal and Street Tree Planting - Fall 2026 Project; to authorize the transfer of $432,725.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $432,725.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $432,725.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($432,725.00)

Explanation

Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the Stump Removal and Street Tree Planting - Fall 2026 Project. The contract amount is $415,225.00, with a contingency of $15,000.00, for a total of $430,225.00. An additional $2,500.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $432,725.00 being authorized by this ordinance.

This project consists of removing 194 stumps in preparation for tree replacement and planting 700 trees in numerous Columbus neighborhoods. The tree plantings will help replace tree species that have been removed throughout the City due to tree mortality. The project will also plant new trees in areas that previously did not have trees. The tree plantings will represent a diverse species of trees selected specifically for each planting location, taking into consideration the specific site restrictions that each location has while not interfering with nearby utilities or structures. This project is an effort to replace some of our lost Urban Tree Canopy and reduce storm water run-off in the areas receiving new trees.

Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions:

Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on March 31, 2026 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on April 21, 2026. Bids were received from the following companies:

Greenscapes Landscape Company: $415,225.00

After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Greenscape Landscape Company, Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.

Principal Parties:
Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc.
4220 Winchester Pike, Columbus, Ohio 43232
Matt Rietschlin, (614) 830-2602
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