Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Company for the Street Trees - Spring 2023 Project. The contract amount is $254,770.00, with a contingency of $5,230.00, for a total of $260,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
This project will be installing 730 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 November 4, 2022 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 29, 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:
Greenscapes Landscape Company (MAJ): $254,770.00
Custom Landscape (MAJ): $265,720.00
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Greenscapes Landscape Company was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Principal Parties:
Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc.
4220 Winchester Pike
Columbus, Ohio 43232
Tom Kuhn, (614) 837-1869
Contract Compliance Number, Tax ID: 004614, 31-1027889
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: October 6, 2023
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested as there is a limited window of time to order trees in order for them to be available for the Spring 2023 pla...
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