Summary of Specifications:
Sealed bids for the Tree Maintenance Services will be received at the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Pontiac, Michigan until 2:00 PM, Monday, May 9, 2016, and immediately thereafter will be publicly opened and read.
A bid guarantee from each bidder is equivalent to 5% of the bid price. The “bid guarantee” shall consist of a firm commitment such as a bid bond or certified check accompanying a bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of his bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required within the time specified. Bid bond to be included with bid.
Various and numerous trees throughout the City of Pontiac have been identified for removal. All trees that are identified for removal are within the City right-of-way or on City owned property. The right-of-way shall be defined as the area between the curb and sidewalk. If no sidewalk exists, the contractor shall request instruction from the City as to the right-of-way limits.
It is expected that each bidder will make a personal examination of various tree in the right-of-way throughout the City to get an idea of what may be included as part of the contract. It will be assumed that each bidder, before offering his proposal, has obtained firsthand information concerning any probable interference and the available facilities for transporting, handling, and storing construction equipment and materials, and concerning other conditions which may affect his work. Prior to work commencing, the Contractor shall verify that the tree has been identified for removal by the presence of a blue dot on the trunk of the tree. If no blue dot is present, the contractor shall contact the City’s Grounds Superintendent for verification.
TREE REMOVAL STUMP REMOVAL TREE TRIMMING DISPOSAL OF RELATED DEBRIS
The Contract expires December 31, 2016. There will be an option for extension of the contract for year two and three.
