Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Co., Inc. for the installation of 1,012 street trees throughout Columbus.
This project will be installing trees in Planning Areas 3, 6, 7, 12, 13, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 27 through the Mayor’s Green Initiative to help replace tree species that have been removed throughout the city due to tree mortality. The new tree plantings will represent a diverse species of trees selected specifically for each planting location. It takes into consideration the specific site restrictions that each location has in an effort to replace some of our lost Urban Tree Canopy and reduce storm water run-off in the area while not interfering with nearby utilities or structures.
The costs for this project will be $288,420.00 with a contingency of $11,580.00 for a total of $300,000.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on February 13, 2017 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on February 24, 2017. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Amount
Greenscapes (MAJ) $288,420
Custom Landscape (MAJ) $379,500
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Greenscapes Landscape Co. was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Principal Parties:
Greenscapes Landscape Company
4220 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232
Tom Kuhn 614-830-2606
CC# 31-1027889
Exp Date: 9/3/17
Columbus Employees: 30+
Emergency Justification: An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department as tree planting has specific periods of time when it is most beneficial to plant trees.
Benefits to the Public: These plantings will increase the Urban Tree Canopy which reduces storm water runoff, reduces utility costs to nearby homes and businesses, and reduces air pollution.
Area(s) Affected: Citywide (99)
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