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Resolution to Approve a General Services Contract with Margolis Companies, Inc. for the Purchase, Delivery and Planting of Trees Along City Street Rights-of-Way ($476,432.00; RFP 25-37)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to approve a general services contract with Margolis Companies, Inc. in the amount of $476,432.00 for the planting of trees along City street rights-of-way (RFP 25-37).
RFP 25-37 was issued for Street Tree Planting, which included the purchase, delivery, and planting of 1,000 trees along City street rights-of-way, supplemental watering and a one-year guarantee. The trees to be planted as part of this project will be planted in areas identified in the FY2026 Street Tree Planting Plans. The Street Tree Planting Plans, which were included as part of RFP 25-37, are attached. Street trees decrease the quantity of stormwater runoff and improve the quality of the run-off that reaches local lakes and streams.
Two proposals were received by the City's Procurement Unit and publicly opened on August 21, 2025. A selection committee comprised of Public Services staff reviewed the proposals and determined which bidder was the Best Value based on the criteria in ORD-21-41:
* Qualifications, Experience, & Accountability (20%)
* Workplace Safety (20%)
* Workforce Development (20%)
* Social Equity & Sustainability (20%)
* Schedule of Pricing/Cost (20%)
After reviewing and scoring proposals, staff ranked the responding firms in the following order:
1. Margolis Companies, Inc.
2. Guardian Tree Experts, LLC
Margolis Companies, Inc. received the highest score among the proposals reviewed by the selection committee. Therefore, staff recommends awarding the contract for this project to Margolis Companies, Inc. Margolis Companies, Inc. complies with the City's Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances.
Sustainability Framework
The work completed through this contract will help to achieve tree canopy targets identified in ...
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