The City Council approved a contract for tree removal and trimming at Maurice Roberts and Charles Armour parks at its Nov. 12 meeting, accepting the comprehensive proposal from Hostetter Disaster Recovery d/b/a Hicks Family Tree Care for $15,265.50 for FY2025.
Staff issued RFP 04-2024 on Oct. 11, 2024. The city received a single bid from Hostetter Disaster Recovery, which offered two options: a baseline package priced at $9,950 and a recommended, more comprehensive treatment plan totaling $15,265.50. Staff recommended the comprehensive option to support tree longevity and health. Councilor Ron Peterson moved to forward the recommendation and the full council approved it 8-0.
Contract details recorded in the meeting transcript focus on scope and cost; there are no line-item budget references or payment schedule details in the transcript. The contract award will proceed to standard contracting steps and procurement documentation.