Title/Name/Summary
50/50 Tree Purchase and Planting
History
The three (3) year 50/50 Tree Purchase and Planting Bid was opened on July 11, 2007 at 11:00 a.m Three (3) bid specifications were sent out and two bids were returned. Mid-America Tree and Landscape, Inc., was low bid at $250 per tree for three years. With the 50/50 split, the cost to the homeowner will be $125.00 per tree and the cost to the village will be $125.00 per tree. Last years' prices were $300.00 per tree. This is a great savings not only to the homeowner, but to the village as well.
Financial Impact
3" caliber tree planted: $250 per tree each year for three (3) years 2008, 2009 and 2010.
The money will come from the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Parks line Trees 283-4003-451-6480 - $65,000.00.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve accepting the 50/50 Tree Purchase and Planting Bid amount for a three (3) year contract as stated in the specifications from Mid-America Tree & Landscape, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $250.00 per tree for three (3) years 2008, 2009 and 2010;
And
I move to approve authorizing the Village Manager to execute the contract.