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 Water for tree trimming and removal services. This Modification #1 for the Division of Water will provide additional funding to remove a large number of dead and diseased trees along city reservoir properties; the majority of which have been damaged by the emerald ash borer blight. The city desires to cut down dead or 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. This legislation authorizes the expenditure of an additional $100,000.00 for the estimated cost for the first modification of the contract. Legislation will be submitted again in 2014 to provide funding for the second year of the contract. The Contract Compliance Number for Asplundh Tree Expert Co. is 231277550, expires 10/22/2014.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
1. Amount of additional funds: Total amount of additional funds needed for this contract modification #1 is $100,000.00. Total amount of the contract including this modification is $471,000.00
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 to make critical...
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