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City rejects cemetery tree-removal quotes after contractor flags unclear specs
Summary
Council rejected two quotes for tree removal at Milbank Cemetery and asked staff to request clarified quotes after a contractor flagged that the specifications did not clearly identify which trees were included; council will proceed with the lowest clarified quote when received.
Two quotes were received for tree removal at Milbank Cemetery: Nick's Tree Service at $11,250 and Tip Top Tree Service at $11,500. Jada Athey of Tip Top Tree Service raised concerns that the project specifications were unclear about the number and identification of trees to be removed.
In response, the council voted to reject all quotes and direct staff to obtain new bids with clarified specifications. After the re-solicitation, staff were instructed to proceed with the contractor offering the lowest clarified quote. The motion to reject and re-bid carried 6-0.
Council indicated the need for precise specifications to ensure bidders price work accurately and to avoid disputes during execution.
