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A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Black Olive Tree Injection Treatment Services to The Davey Tree Expert Company, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, pursuant to Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award” and Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2022-024.
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The purpose of this IFB is to contract with a qualified and experienced bidder for Injection treatment services of approximately 2,000 black olive trees using a system insecticide/miticide for control of the black olive caterpillar and eriophyid mites to reduce nuisance staining caused by the insects.
On November 15, 2022, the Procurement Division of Finance formally advertised, issued and distributed IFB 2022-024 Black Olive Tree Injection Treatment Services.
On December 20, 2022, three (3) firms submitted bids in response to the IFB: The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company, Superior Landscape & Lawn Service, Inc., and The Davey Tree Expert Company.
The responses were reviewed by the Procurement Division in order to determine responsiveness to the requirements of the IFB and to identify the lowest responsive responsible bidder. The Procurement Division finalized its due diligence process and confirmed that The Davey Tree Expert Company, is both responsive to the requirements of the IFB and responsible bidder.
The Public Works Landscaping Division concurs with the Chief Procurement Officer’s recommendation to award the Black Olive Tree Injection Treatment Services to The Davey Tree Expert Company, for a three (3) year term contract, in the estimated annual amount of $59,000.00 but not to exceed the available budget.
Section 2-585 of the Procurement Code, entitled “Authority” authorizes the City Manager to delegate authority to the Chief Procurement Officer to administer and make recommendations on contract awards.
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