Title
Airport Tree Renovation Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Carolina Wetland Services, Inc for tree renovation services for a term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, 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
§ The Airport property has mature Bradford Pear trees, which are considered a hazardous tree species.
§ The Airport is working to remove and replace these trees with more diverse and beneficial species of trees.
§ This contract provides for the removal of trees, their associated stumps and roots, tilling of tree planting areas, mulching, turf repair as needed, and for the installation of new trees.
§ On September 14, 2018, the City issued a Request for Proposals; two proposals were received.
§ Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Estimated contract expenditures are $260,000 annually.
§ 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). However, Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. is a City WBE/SBE.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan