15-007 Analysis

This document is a bid analysis spreadsheet for tree pruning services prepared for the City of Alpharetta, Georgia. The spreadsheet compares actual costs from a 2014 tree work contract against three 2015 bid proposals from contractors KDM, Southern Pride, and Tatum. The analysis covers a total of 47 trees across six size categories ranging from 16"-24" diameter at breast height (DBH) to 61"-72" DBH, with pricing structured by tree size and service type (trimming versus removal). The 2014 contract generated actual costs of $59,050.00 for routine trimming work, with additional emergency costs of $4,874.00 for crane services. The contract scope includes all necessary labor, supervision, tools, equipment, supplies, materials, and expertise to accomplish tree pruning and removal operations throughout the city on an ongoing basis.

The 2015 bid analysis reveals three competing proposals for the renewal contract: KDM bid $57,821.99, Southern Pride bid $60,273.60, and Tatum bid $61,588.30, compared to the old contract cost baseline of $51,157.50 adjusted for 2015 pricing. KDM's bid represents the lowest cost proposal and represents a cost reduction from the 2014 actual spending. The pricing structure maintains the hourly rate of $120 for trimming services while individual tree costs vary by size category, with larger trees (61"-72" DBH) commanding rates up to $3,600.00 per tree. The contract includes provisions for additional emergency work and crane services at supplemental rates, with total emergency costs in 2014 reaching $4,874.00.