Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Certified Arbor Care, Inc. for tree pruning and removal services.
Body
This item is for authorization to execute an agreement with Certified Arbor Care, Inc. for tree pruning and removal services. This will be a dual provider for services agreement with the second vendor being Bartlett Tree Experts. The agreement is for five (5) years with a total contract cost of $1,125,000 or $225,000 annually. The City advertised a Request for Proposals earlier this year and Certified Arbor Care was one of the two vendors that was deemed to provide the best value to the City. The City has worked with Certified Arbor Care over the past five (5) years under the existing tree pruning and removal agreement. This agreement will supplement the tree work that the Forestry Division does on a routine basis and typically is used for larger or more complex pruning and removal jobs.
Cost: $1,125,000.00
Source of Funds: General Fund