Summary of Specifications:
RFP-2009-052 ROME CANOPY RESTORATION FOR STORMWATER MGT Component II: Tree Planting Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 P.M., local time, the same day, November 19, 2009 in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, Rome, New York. All proposals shall be made on forms furnished and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked to the attention of the City Clerk as follows: RFP-2009-052 ROME CANOPY RESTORATION FOR STORMWATER MGT Component II: Tree Planting Bids shall be accompanied by cash, certified check or bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid, payable to the order of the City Clerk, City of Rome, New York. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Bond in the amount equal to the contract award. Plans, specifications, proposal forms and other contract documents may be examined at the office of the Community & Economic Development, Third Floor, City Hall, Rome, New York, or secured for bidding purposes at the same office upon payment a plan fee of $40.00. An additional non-refundable charge of $10.00 in a separate check for each project will be made for mailing. Checks should be drawn to the City of Rome. If paid in cash, the bidder of record will be refunded by money order. The cost of the money order $5.00 will be deducted from the plan fee only. Bid also advertised electronically at www.rome-ny.gov; click on Purchasing Department; Bid Opportunities, or go to: http://www.govbids.com/scripts/cnyp/public/home1.asp. Upon return of unmarked drawings, specifications, and other contract documents within two weeks after the date set for receipt of bids, bidders of record only will be refunded their bid deposit of $40.00, for each set of drawing up to two sets All questions concerning the Bid Documents are to be submitted in writing or fax to the Office of Community & Economic Development by Thursday, November 12, 2009 before 3:00 P.M. Questions submitted after this date will not be answered. The CED of fax number is 315-838-1167.