Title
Tree Removal and Pruning Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve contracts with the following firms for tree removal services in an amount not to exceed:
- The Davey Tree Expert Company ($220,000),
- E. Schneider Enterprises, LLC dba Schneider Tree Care ($200,000),
- Heartwood Tree Service, LLC ($180,000),
- Frady Tree Care ($170,000), and
- AAA Tree Experts, Inc. ($170,000)
B. Approve contracts with the following firms for tree pruning services in an amount not to exceed:
- Arborguard, Inc. dba Arborguard Tree Specialists ($100,000),
- The Davey Tree Expert Company ($100,000),
- E. Schneider Enterprises, LLC dba Schneider Tree Care ($75,000), and
- The F.A. Bartlett Expert Company ($75,000).
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Tim Porter, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
§ These contracts will include the removal of trees identified by the City that are storm damaged, diseased/deteriorated or pose a safety hazard to the public.
§ Services include, but are not limited to:
- Stump grinding,
- Debris removal and disposal,
- Seeding,
- Mulching, and
- Clean up.
§ These contracts will also include systematic tree pruning services throughout the City to address safety and liability issues, as well as maintaining the overall health of street trees.
§ The City will issue work orders for specific individual projects separately to each contractor.
§ Multiple crews can be retained for faster, ongoing pruning services, as well as quick response to storm events.
§ On May 10, 2017, the City issues a Request for Proposals (RFP); nine service providers submitted proposals - eight for tree removal services and nine for tree pruning services for a total of 17 proposals.
§ Firms selected were the best qualified to meet the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goals were established because there are no opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INCLusion Policy). However, Frady Tree Care is a City SBE and The Davey Tree Expert Company has committed to use the following certified firm to participate as work scopes are defined:
The Davey Tree Expert Company
• Southern Stump Removal (SBE) (stump grinding, stump removal)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Community Investment Plan
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