Res. No. 249-00-11141Resolution No. 249-00-11141
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR AN OPEN PURCHASE
ORDER WITH AVENTURA TREE SERVICE FOR $10,000.00 AND TO
CHARGE THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT
NUMBER 001- 2050 - 519.4625, "LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE,
LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ", FOR TREE WORK THAT WILL
ENHANCE THE CITY.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article III, Section 5, H, of the City Charter requires
bids be obtained for services and or purchases of items over $5,000.00; and
WHEREAS, This company has established a well rounded relationship with
the City, and;
WHEREAS This company has brought in the lowest bid in comparison to
other similar companies, and;
WHEREAS, This company would assist the Parks & Recreation Department
in completing planting projects (i.e. trimming, pruning, lifting, etc), throughout the
City,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That a purchase order be awarded to Aventura Tree Service for
$10,000.00 and charging the amount to account number 001- 2050 - 519.4625,
"Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Improvements ".
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December 2000.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Robamna:
Vice Mayor Feliu:
ssioner Bethel:
A,., re4ceS M.2WO
ssioner Russell:
ssioner Wiscombe
5 -0
Yea
Yea
Yea
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor & Commission
REQUEST
DATE: December 14, 2000,
SUBJECT: Agenda #
Commission
Meeting
December 19, 2000
Aventura Tree Service
The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend the approval of the attached resolution
to establish an open purchase order with Aventura Tree Service.
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
The planting of new trees and maintenance of existing ones is a top priority for the Parks
and Recreation Department.
Aventura Tree Service has provided the Parks & Recreation Department with excellent
quality materials, good service and significant low prices. The open purchase order will be
used for purchasing materials as well as general tree work.
The following bids were received by the Parks & Recreation Department, for general tree
work performed in November:
Aventura Rate: $ 1,500.00
Natural Tree Service Inc. Rate: $ 2,988.00
Native Tree Service Inc. Rate: $ 3,360.00
Disbursement of funds will be taken out of the 2000 -2001 budget, line item "Landscape
Maintenance ", account number 001- 2050 -519 -4625.
Approximate available balance is $50,000.00.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval is recommended.
C...wnnNrt Trc Savior S. W
I AVENTURA
INSTAI+ATION * MAINTENANCE * TREE SERVICE
DIDE: (305) 936- 2550 / BRWD: (954) 437 -0414
FAX: (305) 418.2023
"A Property Maintenance Co. "
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Date: October 1
Proposal Submitt+ to: City of South Miami
i Attn.- Omar
Work to be perforated at:
We appreciate the opportunity you have given Aventura ,Landscape to submit
specifications and;estimates for:
pESCR1PTI0 V RATE
DownTown trim ir ing of approximatelt 50 trees. 35% $1500.00
Between 4nnset and TISI /both aki is of 57th
All material is gu4ranteed to be as specified, and the work to be performed in accordance
with the drawing 4nd specifications submitted for the work and completed in a substantial
workmanlike manner.
Any alteration or deviation from the specifications involving extra costs, will be executed
only upon written )orders, and will become an extra charge over and above the estimates.
All agreements contingent upon strikes, accidents or delays beyond our control. Owner to
carry fire, tomado,'and other necessary insurance n above work..Aventura Landscape is
licensed and insu4d.
Acceptance Signafiure
Printed Name
Title /
Date I
NATURAL TREE SERVICE INC.
13280 S. W. 124TH STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33186
(305) 595 -9101
PROPOSAL
October 23, 2000
City of South Miami
59 Avenue between Sunset Drive and 73`d Street
General Tree work
Properly prune as per NA standards, remove no more than 25% -35% of foliage.
Selective and corrective pruning of weak structured limbs.
Tree count, tree type and location.
56 Trees:
Live Oak
Pink Tab
Black Olive
Green Buttonwood
Royal Palm
Yellow Tab
3
TOTAL: $2,988.00
1'ative'Trce Service Inc..
14265 SIN' 1.40th St
Miami F1331.86
Office (30;)238 -1178
Ti,ursday, October 19, 2000
Native Tree Service, Inc.
City Of South MiZrni City Hail
6130 SW 72 St
Miami, FL 33143-
Account Key - 11903 Proposs! - 102595
For service at Sunset Drive
Thank you for choosing Native Tree. Our professional arborists and staff look forwtird to giving your trees the care they
deserve. Not all tree companies are alike. Our service is exceptional. We believe that you will appreciate the difference
in quality. We hereby propose to furnish material and labor to perform service as fellows:
Service
General Tree Work
Properly prune as per NAA standards, not removing more
than 25% - 35% of foliage. NO TOPPING - NO SHAPING!
Crown cleaning of sucker growth, dead and weak limbs.
Thinning of upper canopies for improved wind resistance.
Selective and corrective pruning of weakly structured lirnbs.
Tree count, tree type and location as follows:
59 Ave between Sunset and 73 St.
10 Live Oak
3 Cassia Javanica
Sunset Drive between 59 Ave and 57 Ave, southside
1'1 Green Buttonwood
8 Black olive
7 Royal Palm
6 Pink Tab
1 Yellow Tab
Sunset Drive between LIS1 and 58 Ave, northside
6 Pink Tab
4 Black Olive
53,360.00 $0.00
Terms: 50% deposit - balance due upon completion. Insurance certificates furnished upon reg4est.
S3,360.00
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Native'Uree Service I.nc.
14265 SW 140th. St
Miami Fl 33186
Office (305)238 -1174
Thursday, October 19, 2000
Native Tree Service, Inc.
City Of South Mianti City Nall
6130 SW 72 St
Miami, Ft. 33143-
Account Key - 11903 Proposal - 102595
For service at Sunset Drive -
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The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and hereby accNpted. You are authorized to do the
work indicated above in the sum of S
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Customer Signature Date
Contractor is not responsible for unintentional damage to landscape, lawn, pave,rent or sprinklers which results from
the use of specialized treo equipment.
Total: $3,300.00
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