The following sealed bids were received in response to the subject solicitation:

Bids were also received from Blades of Green that was determined to be unresponsive and from A Budget Tree Services, Inc. that was withdrawn.

The Procurement and Contracts Division and the Parks Division have evaluated these bids and recommends award for all items except Item 5 to the two lowest, responsive and responsible bidders, The Davey Tree Expert Company as primary supplier for all bid items except Items 5 and 9; Luke Brothers, Inc. as primary supplier for Item 9; The Davey Tree Expert Company as secondary supplier for Item 9; and Luke Brothers as secondary supplier for all bid items except Items 5 and 9.  Awarding to a primary and secondary supplier will ensure that the Parks Division supports the needs of the City for tree pruning and removal services.

These contracts will for an initial term of two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve (12) month periods.  Actual expenditures will vary as usage will be on an as-needed basis at the established unit prices and available funding.  The estimated annual amount is $310,000.

There were no City Certified M/WBE firms that submitted a bid.

Approval of award to The Davey Tree Expert Company and Luke Brothers, Inc. and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into Contracts and subsequent renewals as indicated above  in the estimated annual amount of $310,000, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office.