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Resolution to accept the proposal of Bartlett Arborist Supply for providing ArborJet Tree-age Emerald Ash insecticide treatment, Propizol, and #4 Arbor plugs for a total net sum of $51,834.15
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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 Department of 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 114 liters of ArborJet Tree-age insecticide, 5 liters of Propizol and 10,700 #4 Arbor plugs for a total net sum of $51,834.15 be and is hereby accepted. A Bartlett’s rebate of approximately $1,555.02 will also be utilized and issued in June 2020. Funding for this purchase has been budgeted and is available in the General Fund, Public Works Budget, and the purchase of ArborJet chemicals, at a price of $47,019.15 to be charged to Account Number 100-4301-533-53.02 - Operational Supplies and the plugs, at a cost of $4,815 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.