Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify and extend a service contract with Asplundh Tree Expert LLC for Power Line Clearance, Tree Trimming and Removal Services; in an amount up to $345,000.00 for the Divisions of Water and Power.
This service contract provides power line clearance, tree trimming, and removal services associated with the maintenance of the City’s electric distribution systems and related infrastructure throughout the Department of Public Utilities. Work will be performed within City of Columbus corporation limits or other areas serviced by City agencies.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two bids on January 18, 2017 from: Asplundh Tree Expert LLC - $321,107.76 and The Davey Tree Expert Company - $451,090.50.
Asplundh Tree Expert LLC’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $321,107.76. Their Contract Compliance Number is 23-1277550 (expires 02/02/19, Majority).
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Asplundh Tree Expert LLC.
Amount of additional funds: Total amount of additional funds needed for this contract modification No. 2 is $345,000.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $761,107.76.
Reason other procurement processes were not used: Work under this modification is a continuation of services included in the scope of the original bid contract. No lower pricing/more attractive terms and conditions are anticipated at this time.
How cost was determined: The cost, terms, and conditions are in accordance with the original agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is sufficient budget authority in the Water Operating Fund and the Electricity Operating Fund to cover the cost of this service.
Funds used in 2017 - $416,107.76
Funds used in 2016 - $399,021.80
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