Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Distinctive Lawn and Landscape, LLC for the Street Trees - Fall 2022 Project. The contract amount is $228,608.00, with a contingency of $22,860.00, for a total of $251,468.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
This project will be installing trees in numerous Columbus Communities to help replace tree species that have been removed throughout the City due to tree mortality. This project will also plant new trees in areas that previously did not have them in all Forestry Planning Areas. 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.
There was no quorum during the July Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting. Per the present Commissioners this ordinance was requested to be sent thru the legislation approval process in order to avoid a delay with this project. There is August recess for Commission and Council.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (ODI designation status):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on June 2, 2022 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 28, 2022.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:
Distinctive Lawn and Landscape, LLC (MAJ): $228,608.00
Greenscapes Landscape (MAJ): $281,248.00
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Distinctive Lawn and Landscape was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Principal Parties:
Distinctive Lawn and Landscape, LLC
3080 Lamb Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43219
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