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PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Department of Resource Management
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Trees “R” Us, Inc., primary place of business Wauconda, Illinois, for tree removals within and surrounding the Deer Grove forest preserve system.
Reason: Contract #74000010798 issued under Project #22-31-107 Deer Grove Tree Removals consists of the removal of ninety (90) trees, pruning of thirty-five (35) trees and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications within and adjacent to the Deer Grove forest preserve system in northwestern Cook County. Trees marked for pruning and removal occur along roadsides, parking lots, as well as paved and multi-use trails.
This vendor has been awarded more than $150,000.00 in fiscal year 2022, therefore, the contract is being presented to the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners for approval per the Forest Preserves’ Procurement Code.
Bid Opening Date: 6/3/2022
Bid Results:
Bidder Bid Amount
1. Trees “R” Us, Inc. $38,232.76
2. Homer Tree Service, Inc. $51,800.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $38,232.76
Contract Period: Thirty (30) working days from issuance of purchase order
Account Name/Number: Professional Services 51031.520840
District: 14
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.