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REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ARBOR PRO INC. 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?
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I. Recommendation?
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Pursuant to Chapter XI, Section C.3.a. of the Code of the Chicago Park District, the Director of Cultural and Natural Resources and the Director of Purchasing, recommend that an order be entered authorizing the General Superintendent and CEO or their designee to enter into a contract with ArborPro Inc. for completion of a districtwide tree inventory and development of an urban forest management plan. This contractor was selected pursuant to the publicly advertised Request for Proposal, P-24011. No work may commence, and no payment shall be made prior to the execution of a written agreement.
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II. Award Information?
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Contractor: ArborPro Inc.
1574 N. Batavia Street, Ste 2,
Orange, CA 92867
Company Type: Business Corporation
Majority Interest: Keith Hennig (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 the term of the contract. If the extension options is 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 and 5% WBE participation.
Scope of Services: Completion of a districtwide tree inventory and development of an urban forest management plan.
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Authorization: Authorize the General Counsel to include other relev...
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