R-72-26 Approving Award of Contract 2026 Tree ReplacementT ,
418 Main Street ( Lemont, IL. 60439
TO: Village Board Meeting
FROM: Ted Friedley, Public Works
THROUGH:
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving Award of Contract 2026 Tree Replacement
Improvements Project
DATE: August 24, 2026
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
One (1) bid was received on August 14, 2026, for the 2026 Tree Replacement project, which
work consists of Village -wide installation of new trees, mulch rings, and water bags as well as
all appurtenant construction.
The low bid amount was submitted by iTrees.com Inc. in the amount of $32,500.00.
ANALYSIS
Consistency with Village Policy
5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (if applicable)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Pass A Resolution Approving Award of Contract 2026 Tree Replacement Improvements
Project
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Pass A Resolution Approving Award of Contract 2026 Tree Replacement Improvements
Project
ATTACHMENTS
A Resolution Approving Award of Contract 2026 Tree Replacement Improvements Project.pdf
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
RESOLUTION
NUMBER R-1).- -26
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT 2026 TREE REPLACEMENT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Clerk
SAMUEL J. FORZLEY
JANELLE KITTRIDGE
KEN MCCLAFFERTY
KEVIN SHA UGHNESSY
RICK SNIEGO WSKI
RON STAPLETON
Trustees
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont X
RESOLUTION NO. R-_I_�' .-26
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT 2026 TREE REPLACEMENT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS the Village of Lemont requires that the 2026 Tree Replacement
Improvements Project be completed; and
WHEREAS, the Village seeks to utilize the services of iTrees.com Inc., for such work;
and
WHEREAS, iTrees.com Inc., PO Box 249, Morris, IL 60450, submitted the lowest
qualified bid for such work in the amount of $32,500.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1:
The agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby approved.
SECTION 2:
The Village Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the agreement and to make
minor changes to the document prior to execution that do not materially alter the Village's
obligations, to execute any other agreements and documentation as well as to take any other steps
necessary to carry out this resolution.
SECTION 3:
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as
provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT COUNTI S .OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS,
ON THIS �� DAY OF 2026.
Samuel J. Forzley
Janelle Kittridge
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Smegowski
Ron Stapleton
ATTEST:
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
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Exhibit A
Contract Page 2026 Tree Replacement Improvements Project
Contract for 2026 Tree Replacement Program
1. THIS AGREEMENT, made and concluded the day ob between the Village of
Lemont, acting by and through the Village Administrator as the party of the first part, and
iTrees.com PO Box 249, Morris, IL, 60450 his/their executors, administrators, successors or
assigns, known as the party of the second part.
2. WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements
mentioned in the Proposal hereto attached, to be made and performed by the party of the first
part and according to the terms expressed in the Bond referring to these presents, the party of
the second part agrees with said party of the first part at his/their own proper cost and
expense to do all the work, furnish all the materials and all labor necessary to complete the
work in accordance with the Plans and Specifications hereinafter described, and in full
compliance with all of the terms of this agreement and the requirements of the Engineer
under it.
3. AND, it is also understood and agreed that the Notice to Contractors, Special
Provisions, Proposal and Contract Bond hereto attached, and the Plans as prepared by HR
Green, Inc., and designated as 2026 Tree Replacement Program all essential documents of this
Contract, and are a part hereto.
4. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said parties have executed these presents on the date
above mentioned.
Party of the First Part
ATTEST: The VILLAGE OF L + MONT
By
C arle e M. Sm Ilen, C�ler or Schafer, Village
Admi i a G
(S E ) Party of the Second Part
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(Corporate Seal)
(If a Corporation)
Corporate
Name iTrees.com
President
(If a Co -Partnership)
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Partners doing Business under the naive
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(If an Individual)
(SEAL)
Exhibit B
Letter of Award Recommendation, Bid Tabulation Listing
HRGreen.
August 18, 2026
George Schafer.
Village Administrator
Village of Lemont
418 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
RE: 2026 Tree Replacement Improvements Project
Letter of Recommendation
HR Green Job No. 2503280
Dear Mr. Schafer:
► 323 Alana Drive
New Lenox, iL 6045 i
Main 815-462-9324 Fax 713.965.0044
►HRGREEN.COM
Listed below and on the attached Tabulation of Bids are the results of the bid opening on August 14, 2026, for the
above captioned project. One (1) bid was received and checked for accuracy, with no computational errors found
which is listed below. The results are as follows:
iTrees.com Inc. $32,500.00
Engineer's Estimate $34,500.00
iTrees.com Inc. submitted their bid in the amount of $32,500.00 which was below the Engineer's Estimated cost
of $34,500.00. Therefore, HR Green, Inc. recommend awarding the contract to iTrees.com Inc., PO Box 249,
Morris, IL 60450, they are qualified to perform this work in the amount of $32,500.00.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 815-320-7130.
Sincerely,
HR GREEN, INC.
Bruce Hill, PE
Municipal Executive — Municipal Services
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