Explanation
Background:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Plan-it Geo for the Tree Canopy Analysis. Funding was previously established by Ordinance 1343-2014 for the management of the Emerald Ash Borer infestation. This analysis will develop a comprehensive canopy report that will clearly convey the current state of Columbus’ tree canopy. The report will also help us to estimate the amount of canopy that has been lost due to the Emerald Ash Borer infestation and the risk of additional canopy loss caused by other invasive pests in the regional area. A lush, diverse and healthy tree canopy is essential to combatting climate change and creating a sustainable community. The largest impact to Columbus’ tree canopy currently is the estimated loss of close to 200,000 ash trees (public and private) due to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on July 11, 2014 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on August 1, 2014. Bids were received from the following companies:
Status
Plan-it Geo MAJ
Davey Resource Group MAJ
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Plan-it Geo was the most responsive bidder.
Principal Parties:
Vendor Name: Plan-it Geo
Vendor Address: 5690 Webster Street, Arvada, CO 80002
Vendor Contact Name and Phone: Ian Hanou 303-503-4846
Contract Compliance Number: 454214698
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: July 29, 2016
Number of Columbus Based Employees: 0
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 proceed to inventory the City’s tree canopy.
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