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PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Department: Resource Management
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the "Preserves") to enter into a contract with Groundskeeper Landscaping, Orland Park, Illinois
Reason: Contract #15-31-103 consists of tree and brush removal along the multi-use trail system in the Indian Boundary area, including the removal, topping or pruning of one thousand five hundred eighty-seven (1,587) trees, eleven (11) of which require pruning/topping in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 3, Indian Boundary Division. Groundskeeper Landscaping was the lowest responsible bidder of the four (4) bidders.
Bid Opening Date: 4/29/2015
Bid Results:
1. Groundskeeper Landscaping, $191,450.00
2. Trees "R" Us, $192,005.00
3. Clean Cut Tree Service, $192,850.00
4. Homer Tree Service, $275,465.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $191,450.00
Contract Period: Ninety (90) work days from notice to proceed
Account Name/Number: 09-6756 EAB Tree Removal
District: 9
Concurrence(s):
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance provision.
The Chief Attorney and Chief Financial Officer have approved this item.