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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP FOR COMPLETION OF A DISTRICTWIDE TREE INVENTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN
SPECIFICATION NO. P-24011
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To: The Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
It is recommended that an order be entered authorizing the General Superintendent and CEO or their designee to enter into a contract Davey Resource Group for completion of a districtwide tree inventory and development of an urban forest management plan. This contractor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Request for Proposals. No work may commence and no payment shall be made prior to the execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Contractor: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
295 South Water Street, Suite 300
Kent, OH 44240
Company Type: Business Corporation
Majority Interest: The Davey Tree Expert Company 100%
Contract Period: Contract shall be effective from date of contract execution and shall continue in effect through May 31, 2027; with an additional 180 calendar days extension option.
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,300,000 for a contract term of three (3) years with two (2) 1-year extensions. If the extension options are exercised, funding shall be based upon annual appropriations.
Compliance
Goals: The Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation for this contract meets the compliance goals of 25% MBE participation and 5% WBE participation. The proposal for this authorization includes 25% MBE participation and 5% WBE participation.
Scope of Services: Completion of a districtwide tree inventory and development of an urban forest management plan.
Authorization: Authorize the General Counsel to include other relevant terms and conditions in the written Agreement....
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