1j. Approval of Bid for Boulevard Tree Program
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MEMORANDUM
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Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist
DATE:
February 12,2007
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Approval to accept quote for 2007 Boulevard Tree Planting
REQUESTED ACTION
Approve quote for the 2007 boulevard tree plantings.
BACKGROUND
Each year the city plants boulevard trees in residential areas. Annually, a
maximum of 50 new trees are planted. The planting sites for these trees must met
the following criteria: thirty feet from any other tree; at least two feet or less from
the property line or a minimum of twelve feet from the curb; fifteen feet from
driveways or approach sidewalks; at least five feet from public sidewalks and
eight feet from trails; outside of sight triangle; not in conflict with underground
utilities; an ornamental if overhead power lines are present.
DISCUSSION
The city requested and received quotes from two companies. The lowest quote
came from Hartman Tree Farm. The price per tree includes planting, initial
watering, mulching and a one-year guarantee. Funding for boulevard tree planting
is dedicated in the 2007 Forestry budget and set at $20,000.
RECOMMENDA TION
Approve quote of $15,640.00 received from Hartman Tree Farm for the 2007
boulevard tree plantings.
A TT ACHMENTS
1. Wilson's Nursery quote
2. Hartman Tree Farm quote
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The City of Chanhassen is soliciting bids for boulevard plantings this spring_
Species and quantities requested are shown in the table below. If you are
interested in submitting a bid for the job, please send or fax me a price Ust by
February 1 for the species, quantities and sizes mentioned below. Price \vill
include planting, watering, mulching and a one-year guarantee_
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If you have any questions, please feet free to contact me at 227-1133.
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January 10, 2007
WiJson's Nursery~ Inc-
Ann: Jim Wilson
PO Box 160
NewGennany,~N 55367
RE; Residential Boulevard Tree Planting Bid
Dear Jinl,
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Ji'tt Sinclair
Environmental Resources Specialist
01/23/2007 12:48
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HARTMAN TREE FARM
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Proposal
8099 Bavaria Road
Victoria MN 55386
Phone (952) 443-2990 Fax (952) 443-2835
DATE
Quotation #
Customer 10
January 23, 2007
CHAN12307
Bill To:
City of Chanhassen
Attn, Jill Sinclair
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen MN 55317
Quotation valid until:
Prepared by.'
Project;
March 24, 2007
Shawn Ludwig
Residential Blvd,
Tree Planting 2007
Comments or special instructions:
1 year warranty on all plant material from date of installation
I ncludes mulch around base of tree and initial watering
Qu.,.." UnIt D8ecrlpt1on Unit Price AMOUNT
Installation of the followina for 2007 season:
5 2118&8 Red Oak $320.00 $ 1,600 00
5 2" B&B Bicolor Oak $320,00 $ 1,600.00
5 2" B&8 Kentucky Coffeetree $250.00 $ 1 ,250 00
5 2" B&B Hackberry $320,00 $ 1,600.00
5 #25 Cont Gingko - male only It*Sub for 2" B&B;Ij~ $330.00 $ 1,650.00
10 2" B&B New Horizon Elm III"'Sub for Liberty Elm** $274.00 $ 2,740,00
10 1,75" B&B Autumn Splendor Buckeye ~.Sub for 211 B&B*1t $375.00 $ 3,750 00
5 2" B&B Autumn Blaze Maple $290.00 $ 1,450.00
TOTAL $ 15.640 00