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Resolution relative to accepting the sole source proposal of John Deere Landscapes for providing Tree-age Emerald Ash treatment for a total net sum of $24,897.60.
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WHEREAS, The Purchasing Division has reported that it has received a proposal for providing Tree-age Emerald Ash treatment for the Public Works Department of the City of West Allis; and,
WHEREAS, The Common Council deems it to be in the best interests of the City of West Allis that the proposal of John Deere Landscapes be accepted; and,
WHEREAS, the Forestry Division of the Department of Public Works has determined that this contract is inappropriate for competitive selection because Tree-age is a patented product produced by Syngenta for the ArborJet Company. This is the only source for this formulation of the chemical Emamectin Benzoate. Placing the order with John Deere Landscapes will save the City $2766.40.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proposal submitted by John Deere Landscapes for furnishing and delivering 56 liters of Arborjet Tree-age at for $24,897.60 be and is hereby accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Division be is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for the aforesaid supplies.
PCSD1260