Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Parks and Recreation Department
TO: |
Diane Stoddard, Interim City Manager |
CC: |
Brandon McGuire, Bobbie Walthall |
FROM: |
Crystal Miles, Horticulture and Forestry Manager |
DATE: |
May 20, 2015 |
RE: |
Change Order – Preferred Lawn Service and Landscaping - 2015 Master Street Tree Project-17 additional trees. |
Background
In April 2015 Parks and Recreation Department received written quotes to purchase and install by contract 40 trees for the 2015 Master Street Tree Program.
See Bids below:
Preferred Lawn Service & Landscaping $13,451.26 $336.28 each
Arbor Masters Tree & Landscape $13, 600.00 $340 each
Rosehill Gardens Inc $14,400.00 $360 each
Turf Design Landscape & Irrigation $20,016.96 $500.42 each
Preferred Lawn Service & Landscaping provided the lowest quote for the project at an average cost of $336.28 per tree for a 2 (two) inch caliper B&B tree and PO# 012709 was approved at $13,451.20.
Project Description
We have been contacted by additional developers that have property ready for an additional 17 street trees and have requested they be ordered. This will add an additional $5,716.76 to the current purchase order bringing the total to $19,167.96.
The work would start immediately using inventory of trees dug in the spring of 2015.
Project Funding
Funding for this project comes from the fees collected during the building permit process.
Action
Authorize the City Manager to sign a change order for the purchase and installation of 17 street trees to Preferred Lawn Service & Landscaping at a total price of $5,716.76.