TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the 2024 - 2025 Tree Trimming and Removal Contract to Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc. in the amount of $154,433.48
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BACKGROUND:
The Mayor and City Council previously approved the 2024 City of Joliet Budget. The 2024 - 2025 Tree Trimming and Removal is a part of this budget. The project was advertised on Thursday, December 21, 2023. The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
On January 5, 2024 at 10:00 A.M., two (2) sealed bids were received for the 2024 - 2025 Tree Trimming and Removal Contract. The bid summary is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc. $154,433.48
Homer Tree Service $239,118.00
Engineer’s Estimate $197,485.00
The low bid from Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc., in the amount of $154,433.48, is 21.80% below the engineer’s estimate.
Sufficient funds exist utilizing the Public Works Roadways General Fund / Contractual Services (Org 09029000, Object 524200, $154,433.48).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award the 2024 - 2025 Tree Trimming and Removal Contract, in the amount of $154,433.48, on behalf of Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc.
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