Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Custom Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC for the Street Trees - Fall 2021 Project. The contract amount is $280,800.00, with a contingency of $28,000.00, for a total of $308,800.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
This project will be installing trees in numerous Columbus Communities and in all Forestry Planning Areas to help replace tree species that have been removed throughout the City due to tree mortality and to plant new trees in areas that previously did not have trees. 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.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (ODI designation status):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on August 13, 2021 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on August 30, 2021. This project was also picked up by various local and regional plan rooms and distributed to their membership. Bids were received from the following companies:
Custom Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MAJ): $280,800.00
Greenscapes Landscape (MAJ): $306,280.00
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Custom Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Principal Parties:
Custom Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC
2411 SR 22 SW, Washington Court House, OH 43160
Kyle Reed, (740) 333-1169
Contract Compliance Number, Tax ID: 005898, 31-1747937
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: February 26, 2023
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested as there is a limited window for temperature and weather appropriate tree plantings ...
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