TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the 2025-2026 Tree Removal and Stump Grinding Project to Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc., in the Amount of $99,981.56
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BACKGROUND:
The Mayor and City Council previously adopted the 2025 City of Joliet Budget on December 17, 2024. The 2025-2026 Tree Removal and Stump Grinding Project is a part of this budget. The project was advertised on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
On October 29, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., two (2) sealed bids were received for the 2025-2026 Tree Removal and Stump Grinding Project. The bid summary is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc. $ 99,981.56
Homer Tree Care Inc. $146,352.00
Engineer’s Estimate $152,065.00
The low bid from Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc., in the amount of $99,981.56, is 34.25% below the engineer’s estimate. Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc. has previously satisfactorily completed similar work for the City.
Funds will be charged to Roadways / Contractual Services (Org 09029000, Object: 524200, $99,981.56).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award the 2025-2026 Tree Removal and Stump Grinding Project, in the amount of $99,981.56, on behalf of Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc.
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