DEPARTMENT
Real Estate and Asset Management
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22ITB134949C-GS, Tree Removal Services Countywide in the amount of $260,000.00 with ArborServ, Inc. (Lithonia, GA), to provide additional tree removal services at the Fulton County Executive Airport-Charlie Brown Field by removing and clearing approximately 14-acres of obstructions in the runway environment located close to Fulton Industrial Boulevard and Sandy Creek Road. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-420, contract modifications within the scope of the contract and necessary for completion of the contract, in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms and conditions of the contract shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The requested increase in spending authority is for tree removal services at the Fulton County Executive Airport-Charlie Brown Field. The project needs to be completed in a timely manner before the upcoming bat species protection season window between May and July of 2024. The tree clearing project will require 6 weeks to complete.
Scope of Work: This contract furnishes all materials, labor, tools, equipment, transportation, and appurtenances necessary to provide on-site tree removal services Countywide for emergency/storm related circumstances or on an "as needed" basis for Fulton County.
The Scope of Work also incl...
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