Explanation
Background:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with National Tree Care, LLC for the removal of ash trees and stumps along West Broad Street that have been affected by the Emerald Ash Borer. This work also includes removal of the tree grates that will be stored at the Forestry greenhouses until the time that they can be reinstalled.
The costs for this project will be $29,997.00 with a contingency of $3,000.00 for a total of $32,997.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Chapter 329, on September 12, 2014 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on September 30, 2014. Bids were received from the following companies:
Status Amount
National Tree Care MAJ $29,997
A-1 Tree Service MAJ $53,576
After review the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that National Tree Care, LLC was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Principal Parties:
National Tree Care, LLC
P.O. Box 1556
Monticello, KY 42633
Jerry Dupler
970-531-7226
Contract Copmpliance
26-3323507
Expires 3/7/15
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 these trees can be removed to help mitigate the potential damage created by the Emerald Ash Borer.
Fiscal Impact:
$32,997.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with National Tree Care, LLC for the Urban Infrastructure Renewal Fund West Broad Street Ash Tree Removal Project; to authorize the expenditure of $29,997.00 with a contingency of $3,000.00 for a total of $32,997.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($32,997.00)
Body
WHEREAS, bids were rece...
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