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April 11, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting (Held at the Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery Street)
Title
35. Motion to Renew Annual Contract for Tree Root Damage Repair with Savannah River Utilities (Event No. 3072)
Strategic Priority
Infrastructure
Description

Recommend approval to renew an annual contract for tree root damage repair services with Savannah River Utilities in the estimated amount of $500,000.00. The services will be utilized by the Mobility Services Department to repair sidewalks and streets damaged by the intrusion of tree roots within the City of Savannah.

This is the last of three renewal options available.  Council originally approved this contract on May 28, 2015.

The project includes an overall M/WBE goal of 15% (11% MBE and 4% WBE). Based on the proposed schedule of MWBE participation submitted by the low bidder, the overall MWBE participation will be 100% (95% MBE being performed by Savannah River Utilities (C) and 5% WBE being performed The AVA Company (F).

The contract term shall be from April 11, 2019 through December 31, 2019.

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Heath Lloyd, Chief Infrastructure and Development Officer
Financial Impact
Estimated $500,000 expenditure from the General Fund
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Tree Root Purchasing Summary
Exhibit 2: Tree Root Funding Verification
Exhibit 3: Tree Root Scope
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