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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 Vega Tree Service, Northlake, Ilinois
Reason: Contract #15-31-106 consists of the removal, topping or pruning of two thousand nine hundred and ninety-two trees (2,992), which includes ninety-seven (97) that require limbing, six (6) that require stumping, and eight (8) that require topping, in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 2, Northwest Division. Vega Tree Service was the lowest responsible bidder of the seven (7) bidders.
Bid Opening Date: 3/27/2015
Bid Results:
1. Vega Tree Service, $252,775.00
2. Trees "R" Us, $294,127.00
3. Arborworks LLC, $331,667.00
4. Clean Cut Tree Service, $364,240.00
5. Midway Tree Service, $474,300.00
6. Homer Tree Service, $494,842.00
7. Groundskeeper Landscaping, $503,700.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $252,775.00
Contract Period: Ninety (90) days from notice to proceed
Account Name/Number: 09-6756 EAB Tree Removal
District: 14
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.