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PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Resource Management
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Homer Tree Service, Lockport, Illinois
Reason: Contract #16-31-114 consists of the removal of one thousand and fifty three (1,053) trees, five (5) of which require pruning in accordance with the Preserves’ specifications in Region 6, Palos Division. Homer Tree Service was the lowest responsible bidder of the six (6) bidders.
Bid Opening Date: 8/19/2016
Bid Results:
1. Homer Tree Service, $94,815.00
2. Steve Piper & Sons, $109,496.00
3. Arborworks, LLC, $123,786.25
4. Trees R Us, $149,140.00
5. Groundskeeper, $153,900.00
6. Clean Cut Tree Service, $162,844.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $94,815.00
Contract Period: Ninety (90) working days after issuance of purchase order
Account Name/Number: Habitat Enhancement 09-6755, EAB Tree Removal 09-6756, Habitat Restoration 09-6750, Tree Mitigation 10-6750
District(s): 17
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Attorney and Chief Financial Officer have approved this item.
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.