title
Resolution relative to accepting the proposal of Bartlett Arborist Supply for providing ArborJet Tree-age Emerald Ash insecticide treatment and #4 Arbor plugs for a total net sum not to exceed a budgeted amount of $50,456.40.
body
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division has reported that it duly processed a request for quotation for furnishing Tree-age Emerald Ash treatment and supplies for the Public Works Forestry Division of the City of West Allis, and that the quotations received as shown on the attached bid tabulation report were reasonable; and,
WHEREAS, the Forestry Division of the West Allis Department of Public Works had determined that Tree-age, an injectable insecticide, is proven to be very effective against the Emerald Ash Borer, and that keeping our City trees healthy provides environmental and economic value annually; and,
WHEREAS, The Common Council deems it to be in the best interests of the City of West Allis that the proposal of Bartlett Arborist Supply be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proposal submitted by Bartlett Arborist Supply for furnishing and delivering 111 liters of ArborJet Tree-age insecticide and 12,200 #4 Arbor plugs for a total net sum not to exceed of $50,456.00 utilizing a 3%/20 day discount, be and is hereby accepted. Funding for this purchase has been budgeted and is available in the General Fund, Public Works Budget, and the purchase will be charged $45,573.48 to Account Number 100-4301-533-53.05 - Operational Supplies and $4,874.42 to Account Number 100-4301-533-51.09 - General Supplies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Division be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for the aforesaid supplies.