Hourly and Unit Price Tree Trimming Contracts

This contract awards two separate portions to distinct vendors for vegetation management services supporting City Utilities of Springfield’s electric, gas, water, and fiber infrastructure. One portion is an hourly‑rate contract covering labor and equipment usage, while the other is a unit‑price contract for defined tree‑trimming tasks. Both contracts are for a one‑year base period with the possibility of up to four one‑year renewals, and require performance and payment bonds as well as insurance compliance. The contracts emphasize safety, prevailing‑wage adherence, and the use of GIS‑based software for work order management. • Hourly‑rate award to SHADE TREE SERVICE CO (total base‑year value ≈ $7.25 M). • Unit‑price award to RIGGS TREE SERVICE LLC (total base‑year value ≈ $2.71 M). • Base term of 1 year starting 5 Oct 2026, with up to four optional one‑year extensions, covering extensive crew staffing, equipment fleets, and emergency storm‑response capabilities.