Title
Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with The Davey Tree Expert Company for Routine Street Tree Pruning & General Forestry Services ($516,410.00; RFP #23-30)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to approve a $516,410.00 general services agreement with The Davey Tree Expert Company (Davey) for routine street tree pruning and on-call general forestry services.
RFP #23-30, Routine Street Tree Routine Pruning & General Forestry Services, was issued on BidNet for the pruning of trees along City street rights-of-way. Four proposals were received and opened on May 24, 2023. Staff recommends approving a contract with Davey after evaluation of the proposals.
The tree pruning activities under the contract focus on pruning street trees to manage tree health, develop/improve structure, mitigate risk, and provide clearance. The work completed through this contract continues the routine street tree pruning cycle.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding is available in the approved FY24 Stormwater Fund Operations and Maintenance Budget or other funding sources as appropriate.
The resolution includes a 5% contingency in the amount of $25,821.00 to cover potential change orders to be approved by the City Administrator.
Staff
Prepared by: Tiffany Giacobazzi, Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Planning Coordinator, Public Works
Reviewed by: Paul Matthews, Interim Manager, Public Works
Brian Steglitz, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Competitive proposals for routine street tree pruning & general forestry services were received by Purchasing on May 24, 2023;
Whereas, The Davey Tree Expert Company, submitted a proposal that offered the most advantageous combination of low price and highest qualifications;
Whereas, The contract provides for an extension of two (2) one-year terms, subject to the same terms, conditions and pricing of the or...
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