Discussion:
The Quotes were solicited and opened for the 2023 Ash Tree Removal project on January 5, 2023. Six quotes were received. Five quotes were complete and one quote was rejected due to an incomplete quote form. During Tabulation of the quotes, it was discovered that Vineland Tree Care had a summation error on their quote form. After staff review, it was confirmed that Vineland Tree Care from Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the low bidder in the amount of $134,584.28 (see attached quote tabulation). Vineland Tree Care has the capacity and experience for the project and is deemed a responsible bidder.
It should be noted that one of the city's contract requirements prescribes that an ISA Certified Arborist be onsite at all times during tree removal. Additionally, the contractor is required to notify adjacent property owners of the activity in their area a minimum of 48 hours in advance, with a letter provided by city staff.
The ash trees planned for removal in 2023 are depicted on the attached figure. Since the quote came in under budget, additional ash trees will be identified to be removed that fit within the budget for 2023.