TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Tree & Brush Abatement Services Agreements for a Three (3) Year Term and the Option to Renew for Two (2) Additional One (1) Year Terms With Arbobella Tree Service, LLC, Olive Branch Enterprises of Florida, Inc., and Bushman's Landscape Management, LLC for Citywide Tree and Brush Abatement Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.00 Annually, Subject to Contractual Escalators for the Remaining Term.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Award of Request for Bid 2026-05 Citywide Tree & Brush Abatement Services to Arbobella Tree Service, LLC, Olive Branch Enterprises of Florida, Inc., and Bushman's Landscape Management, LLC in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 annually and authorize the City Manager to approve the future renewal terms.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Award of Request for Bid 2026-05 Citywide Tree & Brush Abatement Services to Arbobella Tree Service, LLC, Olive Branch Enterprises of Florida, Inc., and Bushman's Landscape Management, LLC in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 annually and authorize the City Manager to approve the future renewal terms.
* Pros: Ensures continued maintenance and a consistent level of Tree and Brush Abatement services throughout the City. Ongoing maintenance contributes to community safety, aesthetics, and resident satisfaction. Vendors were selected through a transparent and competitive solicitation process, promoting fairness and fiscal responsibility. Utilizing contracted services eliminates the need for upfront capital expenditures for equipment and associated maintenance costs. The City pays established contract rates while the vendor assumes responsibility for employee payroll, insurance, benefits, and operational management. Awarding contracts to multiple vendors can also reduce scheduling delays when one contractor is ...
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