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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 Arborworks LLC, Downers Grove, Illinois.
Reason: Contract #15-31-105 consists of tree and brush removal along trails in the Thorn Creek area, including the removal, topping or pruning of one thousand seven hundred eighty-eight (1,788) trees, one (1) of which requires stumping, ninety-two (92) that require pruning/topping, and one (1) acre of brush clearing in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 9, Thorn Creek Division. Arborworks, LLC was the lowest responsible bidder of the six (6) bidders.
Bid Opening Date: 3/25/2015
Bid Results:
1. Arborworks LLC, $133,845.00
2. Trees "R" Us, $157,840.00
3. Vega Tree Service, $168,840.00
4. Homer Tree Care, $203,270.00
5. Groundskeeper Landscaping, $228,100.00
6. Clean Cut Tree Service, $375,660.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $133,845.00
Contract Period: Ninety (90) work days from notice to proceed
Account Name/Number: 09-6756 EAB Tree Removal
District: 6
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.