Title
Triangle Pond Clean Up (Site 04-04) - Proposal
History
In 2011, the Village established the Basin and Best Practices Management report. The report contains bids and evaluations on Village ponds and areas that require stewardship to ensure proper functionality and aesthetics of said areas. Triangle Pond (Site 04-04) was identified as a priority pond needing extensive stewardship.
Since the completion of the report, the Village has solicited proposals and worked with several contractors to perform the required services for other ponds. The selected companies were chosen based on price and expertise in the area of ecological restoration.
In this instance, staff requested proposals from Pizzo and Associates LTD and V3 for the treatment and removal of invasive species such as Cattails, Phragmites, and Teasel from the area. Pricing for the tree and brush clearing was also requested. Access to the area for removal of vegetation is extremely challenging. Proposals were received from Pizzo and Associates, LTD in the amount of $14,403.31 and from V3 in the amount of $14,200.00.
V3 is one of the companies that were awarded basin and restoration work in the past. V3 has proven to be extremely knowledgeable in this area of work and have provided exemplary service to the Village on high profile pond and natural area projects. V3 has provided superior expertise and service, greatly improving the functionality and appearance of the natural plantings at multiple Village properties.
On October 3, 2016, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
Funds are budgeted and will come from account 031-6007-443500
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve to accept the proposal for treatment and removal of invasive vegetation, tree and brush clearing from the Triangle Pond (site 04-04) to V3 Construction Group LTD. at a total cost not to exceed $14,200.00.