Title
Professional Arborist Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for unspecified professional arborist services for a term of three years with the following:
- JM Arbor Care, LLC,
- Schneider Tree Care, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for one, two-year term with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
David Wolfe, General Services
Erin Oliverio, General Services
Explanation
§ The contracts will cover the performance of arborist services throughout the city. The services will include tree and debris removal, stump grinding, and associated site cleanup.
§ On June 18, 2025, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); four responses were received.
§ The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $2,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods required does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. The selected companies will be responsible for 100% of the work or goods, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective department after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan