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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 Trees “R” Us, Wauconda, Illinois
Reason: Contract #15-31-111 consists of tree and brush removal along the multi-use trail system in the Skokie Lagoons area, including the removal, topping or pruning of one thousand four hundred fifty-six (1,456) trees, thirty-nine (39) of which require pruning in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 4, Skokie Division. Trees “R” Us, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder of the five (5) bidders.
Bid Opening Date: 6/26/2015
Bid Results:
1. Trees R’ Us, $147,570.00
2. Clean Cut Tree Service, $180,920.00
3. Arborworks, LLC, $189,833.50
4. Groundskeeper Landscaping, $236,600.00
5. Homer Tree Service, $311,638.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $147,570.00
Contract Period: Sixty (60) working days from notice to proceed
Account Name/Number: 09-6756 EAB Tree Removal, 09-6750 Habitat Restoration
District: 13 and 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.