Title/Name/Summary
Weed & Grass Nuisance Abatement RFP
History
The Village of Orland Park currently uses a private contractor to complete work orders for miscellaneous weed/grass nuisance mowing throughout the Village of Orland Park. This activity is permitted via Village Code Title 5, Chapter 7, Property Maintenance Code.
The Village solicited proposals as part of an RFP, from qualified contractors for a two year contract with an option for a third year to provide weed/grass nuisance abatement. The costs incurred by the weed/grass abatement is liened against the private property with an additional $500.00 administrative fee.
The Development Services Department received six (6) proposals from individual contractors.
The following are the companies that submitted proposals:
1. Alvarez, Inc.
2. Avanti American Services Inc.
3. Legion Service Provider
4. On Call Properties
5. Ramiro Guzman Landscaping, Inc.
6. Roy Erickson Outdoor Maintenance, Inc.
In reviewing the proposals, the lowest cost was not the final determination for the award of the contract. The experience, quality and availability is as important. Many times these work orders are for residential areas and having unkept properties can have a significant effect on a neighborhood. Additionally, quality of work needs to be up to Orland Park standards. These factors were weighed heavily during the selection process. The Development Services Department has encountered under many instances that immediate or expedited turnaround is required based on complaints by local residents and businesses. This contract will assure a single company will provide this service on a regular basis for an approved/agreed upon sum.
Village staff recommends approval of a contract with Roy Erickson Outdoor Maintenance, Inc. Roy is currently a qualified and licensed vendor with the Village. When called upon, the company has performed work promptly and with high performance standards. The company is located in Crestwood...
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