The Village of Arlington Heights maintains approximately 36,000 parkway trees. Part of this maintenance includes contractual trimming. The Village is currently on a 5-year trimming cycle for all parkway trees.

On February 4, 2019, the Village Board awarded a three-year contract, with three possible one-year extensions, to Robert Hendricksen and Company of Wheeling, IL, based on various unit bid prices for estimated quantities and tree sizes.

The contractor has notified the Village of their interest to extend the contract for one-year, with an increase 2.65%, which is 50% of the CPI, to accommodate wages, insurance, and fuel costs according to contract. Staff has been satisfied with the services provided by Robert Hendricksen and Company, and per Village policy, staff is recommending the first of three possible one-year contract extensions.

Funds for these services is available in Account No. 101-7101-531-21-55.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Village Board award a one-year contract extension for Parkway Tree Trimming to Robert Hendricksen Company of Wheeling, Illinois, at unit bid prices up to the budgeted amount, and authorize staff to execute the necessary documents.