Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify to increase funding on an existing Indefinite Quantity Contract for Tree Trimming and Vegetative Management Services with Asplundh Tree Expert LLC in the amount of $270,000.00.
The Department of Public Utilities uses this service for tree trimming, tree removal and removal of vegetation in and around power distribution lines, street light circuits, water treatment facilities, sewer treatment facilities and other areas serviced by the City of Columbus.
The Department of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on April 21, 2021 and Asplundh Tree Expert LLC was deemed the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder.
Purchase Agreement, PA005256, was established in accordance with Request for Quotation RFQ018278 and authorized under Ordinance Number 1244-2021 and will expire June 30, 2024.
Modification #1 was authorized under Ordinance Number 0091-2022 to add additional funding to the existing contract.
Modification #2 was authorized under Ordinance Number 2970-2022 to add additional funding to the existing contract.
This legislation seeks to add additional funding to the contract without extending the term of the contract. This Ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code pertaining to contract modifications.
SUPPLIER: Asplundh Tree Expert LLC, vendor #001744, CC#23-1277550 expires 10/24/2024, Majority Status
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
1. Amount of additional funds: Total amount of additional funds needed for this contract modification is to ADD $270,000.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $1,725,000.00.
2. Reasons additional funds were not fo...
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