DEPARTMENT
Real Estate and Asset Management
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 25ITB1393416C-GS, Tree Removal Services Countywide in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 with ArborServ (Lithonia, GA), to provide Countywide tree removal services on an as-needed basis. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with two renewal options.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION
??In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-373, all competitive sealed bids of more than $100,000.00 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.?
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
District 3 ?
District 4 ?
District 5 ?
District 6 ?
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The Scope of Work includes, but is not limited to:
? Cutting specified trees down even to the ground so as not to leave any visible stumps.
? De-limbing chopping/chipping and hauling off the premises.
? Debris must be hauled off immediately upon completion of job.
? Limb removal from living trees must be cut so as not to damage the limb collar.
? Stump grinding may be required on a case by-case basis and when required shall be completed in according with (lAW) industry standards.
? All debris from the grinding of the stump shall be removed, unless otherwise specified by the Project Manager
Community Impact: This contract is utilized for storm-related emergencies and/or diseased and dangerous tree removals on County-owned properties.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommends approval of the lowest responsible bidder.
Basis of Award:
The recommendation for the award was based on the bidders' prices for labor rates (during regular, after, weekends, holidays & emergency hours), stump grinding and servi...
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