Title
Prescribed Burns - 2009, 2010, 2011 - Proposal
History
A major component of site management for natural areas is the use of prescribed burns. These burns improve the native plant communities by reducing invasive and woody plant species. They also prompt the growth of fire-adapted native species and improve overall site habitat.
As part of our Stormwater Management Plan, pond sites utilize native vegetation to improve water quality and provide shoreline stabilization. Based on the increasing number of sites requiring this type of management and the inclusion of John Humphrey Woods (managed by the Parks Department) also utilizing prescribed burns, a Request for Proposal was drafted. The Request for Proposals to conduct the Prescribed Burns in 2009, 2010 and 2011 was advertised in the Daily SouthtownStar Newspaper on November 7, 2008. The proposal packet was also mailed to thirteen (13) companies. On November 24, 2008, six (6) proposals were received and opened.
The lowest proposal was submitted by J. F. New of Monee, Illinois, totaling $49,369 for the three-year period (2009, 2010 and 2011). Because the cost for 2009 was above the budgeted amount, staff negotiated with J. F. New and reorganized the schedule. In addition, the cost for John Humphrey Woods was negotiated and amended by J. F. New on December 15, 2008, to more closely meet competitors’ cost for the site. Therefore, it is recommended that the proposal form J. F. New of Monee, Illinois, be accepted for the three-year period totaling $44,412.
On January 12, 2009, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED AS PART OF THE JANUARY 12, 2009, PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE PACKET.
Financial Impact
There are sufficient funds within Account # 031-6007-433.43-55 to cover the cost for this work in 2009.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve accepting the proposal for...
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