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August 27, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
37. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 for Tree and Stump Removal Services with ArborNature, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $80,000. (Park and Tree)
Strategic Priority
GOAL 5: Improve Quality of Life by Raising Municipal Service Standards
Description

This is for Contract Modification No. 1 for Tree and Stump Removal Services with ArborNature, LLC in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00.

​The original contract was for hazard tree and stump removal services on various City-owned properties and within public rights-of-way throughout the City of Savannah. These services include the proactive removal of hazardous trees identified by City staff, supplemental support for City forestry crews during periods of increased workload, and emergency after-hours and post-hurricane response services. This modification is needed to provide additional funding due to the growing number of hazard tree removals and to ensure these critical services remain available year-round to protect public safety and maintain City infrastructure. 

This annual contract was originally approved by Council on October 9, 2025, for $670,000.00.  The total amount of this contract to date, including this modification, is $750,000.00.   

The bidders were: P.B. ArborNature, LLC (Hilton Head, SC) (D) $670,000

A pre-proposal meeting was not conducted. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business.
Local vendors notified via the supplier portal: Yes

Total sent: 478. Total received: 1

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Gordon Denney, Senior Director, Park and Tree
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $80,000 from Urban Forestry Funds
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Contract Modification No. 1 Tree and Stump Removal.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Contract Modification No. 1 Tree and Stump Removal.pdf
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