File #: 22-0936    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government Status: Passed
File created: 10/10/2022 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/7/2022 Final action: 12/7/2022
Title: Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22ITB134949C-GS, Tree Removal Services Countywide in an amount not to exceed $234,000.00 with ArborServ (Lithonia, GA), to provide on-site tree removal services under emergency/storm related situations on an "as-needed" basis Countywide. Effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 Bid Tabulation Sheet, 2. Exhibit 2 Contractor's Performance Report, 3. Exhibit 3 Department Recommendation Memo- 22ITB134949C-GS Tree Removal Services Countywide- FY2023, 4. 2022-0936

DEPARTMENT
Real Estate and Asset Management

REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 22ITB134949C-GS, Tree Removal Services Countywide in an amount not to exceed $234,000.00 with ArborServ (Lithonia, GA), to provide on-site tree removal services under emergency/storm related situations on an "as-needed" basis Countywide. Effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Sections 102-373 and 102-374, all competitive sealed bids of more than $100,000 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
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes

SUMMARY & BACKGROUND Request approval of lowest bidder to provide on-site tree removal services under emergency/storm related situations on an "as-needed" basis for Fulton County facilities for FY2023.

Scope of Work: This contract furnishes all materials, labor, tools, equipment, transportation and appurtenances necessary to provide on-site tree removal services under emergency/storm related situation or on an "as needed" basis for Fulton County.

The scope of work also includes, but not limited to:

? Cutting the specified tree down, even to the ground so as not to leave any visible stump
? 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...

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