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A Resolution Accepting the lowest Proposal and enter into a contract with Homer Tree Care Inc for Tree Removal Services
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Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of 65 ILCS 5/8-9-1 and the provisions of the Village Ordinance No. 2793-00, the Village of Romeoville may vote by 2/3 of its Trustees then holding office to waive the requirements for public bidding on Village public work, or improvement projects; and,
Whereas, the expenditures for the tree removal services will be expensed in fiscal year 25/26, account number 01.08.15.299, in the amount of $102,150; and,
Whereas, three companies were solicited for proposals and two proposals were received for tree removal services, and the lowest proposal was submitted by Homer Tree Care Inc. for a one year contract with the option to renew upon agreement by both parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Incorporation of Recitals: The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into this Resolution as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2: Waiver of Public Bid Requirements: Pursuant to the provisions of 65 ILCS 5/8-9-1 and the provisions of the Village Ordinance No. 2793-00 the Village hereby waives the public bidding requirements otherwise applicable for the proposal for tree removal services from Homer Tree Care Inc. based upon the following unit prices:
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Homer Tree Care Inc |
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Tree Removal 6” to 12” (6.0” to 12.4” DBH) |
In-dia |
$20 |
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Tree Removal 13” to 24” (12.5” to 24.4” DBH) |
In-dia |
$27 |
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Tree Removal 25” to 36” (24.5” to 36.4” DBH) |
In-dia |
$30 |
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Tree Removal 37+” (36.5” DBH and over) |
In-dia |
$35 |
The funding source includes a Grant Mortem Arboretum.
Representatives of Public Works reviewed the proposals and verified their completeness and accuracy.
Section 3: Repealer: All other Ordinances or parts of ordinances of the Village of Romeoville that are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby expressly repealed.
Section 4: Severability: In the event any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, provision, or section of this Resolution or any portion thereof shall be held to be unconstitutional, unenforceable, or void, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any remaining words, phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, or sections thereof.
Section 5: Effective Date: The resolution shall take effect after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form, as provided by law.