Title
Airport Arborist Services Contract
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with F A Bartlett Tree Expert Company for Arborist Services for an initial term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two additional, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ This contract will provide certified arborist services to perform large scale maintenance beyond the capabilities of city staff.
§ Arborist services include: full tree removals, pruning operations in excess of twelve feet in height, and various preventive maintenance and canopy reductions to meet Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
§ On March 20, 2018, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); two proposals were received.
§ F A Bartlett Tree Expert Company best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ The estimated annual expenditure is $100,000.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget