CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Bid 18-026, Tree Removal and Stump Grinding to D Ryan Tree & Landscaping Service for an amount not to exceed $120,960 and to Steve Piper and Sons for an amount not to exceed $65,000 for a total award of $185,960 and for a seven-month term
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DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
SUBMITTED BY: Richard Dublinski, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
In order to prevent the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer, in 2012, the Department of Public Works (DPW) developed an aggressive multi-year treatment plan for all healthy ash trees that are located in the city's parkways to reduce the devastating effect of the beetle in the community. This multi-year plan consists of removing infested ash trees, inspecting and treating healthy ash trees throughout the city, and coordinating our efforts with the State of Illinois, the townships, and the Naperville Park District.
The number of needed tree removals has grown from 500 trees in 2007 to more than 1,100 trees in 2017 because of the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer. In the coming fiscal year, we expect that the number of ash tree removals will be 500 and the number of non-ash tree removals will be approximately 500.
In order to supplement the work of our in-house crews to meet the increasing demand for parkway tree removals, specifications were developed for contracted tree removal, stump grinding, and restoration. In addition, the city received separate pricing for stump grinding and restoration for trees that are removed by in-house crews. There is no guarantee of work under this contract. The number of actual tree removals will be based on the needs of the city.
DISCUSSION:
Advertise Date: 02/08/18 Notices Sent: 138
Opening Date: 02/26/18 Planholders: 17
Bidders: 9
Firm Name
Bid "A" Amount
Bid "B" Amount
Total Bid Amount
D Ryan Tree & Landscape Service
$172,800
$35,000
$207,800
Steve Piper an...
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