Agenda Item
ii. Contract Award ~ ITB 26-726 – District Wide Tree Cutting & Trimming Services ~ Atlanta Pro Group, LLC, Atlanta Premier Tree Solutions, LLC, Casey Tree Experts, Inc., Good Choice X-pert Tree Service, LLC, One Two Tree, LLC, Richmond Tree Experts GA, LLC, Sesmas Tree Service, LLC, Smiles Pipeline Service Inc., The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company, Total Outdoor, LLC, W.E. Hicks, Inc., and Worldscapes, LLC (Not to Exceed $3,500,000)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the contract award of ITB No. 26-726 District Wide Tree Cutting & Trimming Services in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000 to:
• Atlanta Pro Group, LLC
• Atlanta Premier Tree Solutions, LLC
• Casey Tree Experts, Inc.
• Good Choice X-pert Tree Service, LLC
• One Two Tree, LLC
• Richmond Tree Experts GA, LLC
• Sesmas Tree Service, LLC
• Smiles Pipeline Service Inc.
• The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company
• Total Outdoor, LLC
• W.E. Hicks, Inc.
• Worldscapes, LLC
Why: Approval of the contract award for ITB 26-726 Districtwide Tree-Cutting and Trimming Services ensures that DeKalb County School District (DCSD) maintains district-wide tree cutting, trimming, removal, and emergency response services to maintain safe and accessible school campuses. These services are critical to mitigating hazards, preventing storm-related damage, and ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors.
Details: The approval of this award will allow the Facilities Department to retain multiple, qualified vendors and provide timely and professional tree cutting and trimming services districtwide. Comprehensive services include on-demand tree cutting, trimming, stump grinding, debris removal, and emergency services across all DCSD facilities. The Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) solicitation, was issued and posted to Ionwave, and posted to the DCSD website, on February 12, 2026. It was advertised in the Champion newspaper on February 12, 2026, and February 19, 2026. Electronic notifications were distributed to vendors through the State of Georgia Procurement Registry, DCSD Vendor Bid List and Ionwave.
On March 6, 2026, twelve (12) proposals were received and reviewed, and all were deemed responsive to the requirements of the solicitation. Based on the bid tabulation and evaluation committee review, the committee recommended the award to all twelve (12) responsive vendors, to provide adequate vendor coverage, competitive pricing, and efficient and timely response, to routine and emergency plumbing service needs across the District. Based on the evaluation committee, the following companies were recommended for the award:
1. Atlanta Pro Group, LLC is located at 1545 Pennsylvania Ave, McDonough, Ga 30253
2. Atlanta Premier Tree Solutions, LLC is located at 8525 Serenbe Rd., Chattahoochee Hills, Ga 30268
3. Casey Tree Experts, Inc. is located at PO Box 1276 Lilburn, GA 30048
4. Good Choice X-pert Tree Service, LLC is located at 2320 Fairview RD. Stockbridge, GA 30281
5. One Two Tree, LLC is located at 199 Longwood Dr S.W. Marietta, GA. 30008
6. Richmond Tree Experts GA, LLC is located at 551 Hickory Lake Drive, Acworth, GA 30101
7. Sesmas Tree Service, LLC is located at 1530 Purcell Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
8. Smiles Pipeline Service Inc. is located at 250 Robinson Dr., Suite A, Fayetteville, GA, 30214
9. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is located at 3524-A Lawrenceville HWY, Tucker, GA 30084
10. Total Outdoor, LLC is located at 613 Baymist CT, Loganville, GA 30052
11. W.E. Hicks, Inc. is located at 3 Georgia Ave., PO Box 10 Cave Spring, GA 30124
12. Worldscapes, LLC is located at 99 Peachtree St. Ne Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30309
Financial impact: General Fund (Maintenance Operations): 100.2600.543013.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Mr. Bobby Moncrief, Director of Facilities, Division of Operations, 678.676.1478
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Wide Tree Cutting and Trimming Services
ITB No. 26-726
Bid Tabulation
March 27, 2026
The F.A.
2M Management Atlanta Premier Good Choice Richmond Smiles W.E. Hicks,
Casey Tree One Two Tree, Sesmas Tree Barlett Tree Total Outdoor Worldscapes
dba Atlanta Pro Tree Solutions, X-pert Tree Tree Experts Pipeline Inc. dba Trees
Experts, Inc. LLC Service LLC Expert LLC LLC
Group LLC LLC Service, LLC GA LLC Service Inc Unlimited
Company
Item 1 Rates for Tree Cutting and Trimming Services
A. Cost to perform tree cutting and removal services (Per Tree)
1. 6" or less $440.00 $595.00 $50.00 $100.00 $150.00 $200.00 $205.00 $450.00 $195.00 $35.00 $650.00 $700.00
2. Greater than 6", Less than 12" $1,056.00 $1,190.00 $125.00 $300.00 $350.00 $375.00 $865.00 $675.00 $875.00 $80.00 $975.00 $1,400.00
3. 12" - Less than 18" $1,848.00 $1,785.00 $420.00 $800.00 $1,450.00 $650.00 $1,000.00 $1,125.00 $1,200.00 $375.00 $1,200.00 $2,000.00
4. 18" - Less than 24" $2,640.00 $2,380.00 $675.00 $1,100.00 $1,900.00 $900.00 $1,500.00 $1,575.00 $2,050.00 $600.00 $1,500.00 $2,600.00
5. 24" - Less than 30" $2,640.00 $2,975.00 $950.00 $1,800.00 $2,950.00 $1,100.00 $2,250.00 $2,025.00 $2,800.00 $850.00 $2,000.00 $3,200.00
6. 30" - Less than 36" $3,960.00 $3,475.00 $1,100.00 $2,100.00 $3,200.00 $1,300.00 $2,500.00 $2,475.00 $3,100.00 $975.00 $2,500.00 $3,800.00
7. 36' - Less than 42" $3,960.00 $4,170.00 $1,400.00 $2,500.00 $3,900.00 $1,600.00 $2,800.00 $2,925.00 $3,900.00 $1,175.00 $3,200.00 $4,400.00
8. 42" - Less than 48" $5,280.00 $4,865.00 $1,750.00 $2,800.00 $4,300.00 $1,900.00 $3,500.00 $3,375.00 $4,450.00 $1,400.00 $4,800.00 $5,000.00
9. 48" - Less than 54" $6,400.00 $6,950.00 $1,850.00 $3,300.00 $4,800.00 $2,200.00 $4,100.00 $3,825.00 $5,600.00 $1,450.00 $5,500.00 $5,600.00
10. 54" or More $6,400.00 $9,730.00 $1,950.00 $3,900.00 $5,200.00 $2,500.00 $5,100.00 $4,500.00 $6,950.00 $1,450.00 $7,500.00 $6,200.00
B. Tree and shrub trimming and shaping service (Hourly Rate)
1. Two person lift crew (Foreman & Trimmer) $220.00 $395.00 $150.00 $250.00 $200.00 $225.00 $315.00 $250.00 $270.00 $100.00 $245.00 $52.00
2. Two person lift crew (Foreman & Groundsman) $210.00 $295.00 $150.00 $225.00 $225.00 $199.00 $315.00 $250.00 $260.00 $100.00 $245.00 $52.00
3. Three person lift crew (Foreman, Trimmer & Groundsman) $265.00 $495.00 $195.00 $300.00 $275.00 $284.00 $400.00 $325.00 $390.00 $125.00 $395.00 $65.00
C. Emergency Service Fees (Hourly Rate)
1. Emergency service performed during the week (Hourly Rate)
a. Two person lift crew (Foreman & Trimmer) $220.00 $395.00 $175.00 $300.00 $300.00 $346.00 $630.00 $375.00 $285.00 $100.00 $367.50 $200.00
b. Two person lift crew (Foreman & Groundsman) $210.00 $295.00 $175.00 $250.00 $350.00 $346.00 $630.00 $375.00 $275.00 $100.00 $367.50 $250.00
c. Three person lift crew (Foreman, Trimmer & Groundsman) $265.00 $495.00 $215.00 $350.00 $475.00 $399.00 $800.00 $475.00 $405.00 $125.00 $592.50 $350.00
2. Emergency service performed weekends and holidays (Hourly Rate)
a. Two person lift crew (Foreman & Trimmer) $330.00 $495.00 $225.00 $300.00 $325.00 $396.00 $630.00 $410.00 $295.00 $150.00 $490.00 $300.00
b. Two person lift crew (Foreman & Groundsman) $314.00 $395.00 $225.00 $325.00 $375.00 $396.00 $630.00 $410.00 $285.00 $150.00 $490.00 $300.00
c. Three person lift crew (Foreman, Trimmer & Groundsman) $397.00 $595.00 $295.00 $350.00 $495.00 $449.00 $800.00 $545.00 $425.00 $175.00 $790.00 $350.00
Item 2 Cost of Material Mark Up 0% 0% 10% 5% 1% 3% 0% 15% 15% 0% 3% 15%
Item 3 - Equipment Rental 0% 0% 10% 10% 1% 3% 0% 15% 15% 0% 7% 15%