Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Mesquite, Texas. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

1. If you have questions regarding the preparation of your bid, you may contact: purchasing@cityofmesquite.com. 2. If you do not intend to bid on this project, please complete the bottom portion of the bid sheet, mark bid sheet "NO BID" and return form to the Purchasing Department. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated. 3. Protection of Resident Workers: The City of Mesquite actively supports the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which includes provisions addressing employment eligibility, employment verification, and nondiscrimination. Under the INA, employers may hire only persons who may legally work in the United States (i.e., citizens and nationals of the U.S.) and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. The employer must verify the identity and employment eligibility of anyone to be hired, which includes completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). The Contractor shall establish appropriate procedures and controls so no services or products under the Contract Documents will be performed or manufactured by any worker who is not legally eligible to perform such services or employment. 4. Laws and Ordinances: The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect the Contract or the work and shall indemnify and save harmless the City against any claim arising from the violation of any such laws, ordinances and regulations whether by the Contractor or his employees. 5. Bidders desiring a copy of the bid tabulation sheet may request same by enclosing a self-addressed stamped envelope with bid. BID RESULTS WILL NOT BE GIVEN BY TELEPHONE OR EMAIL. If you have any questions, please contact the City of Mesquite Purchasing Department at 972-216-6201. Or, check our Web site. 24-48 hours after bid opening for a bid tabulation. 6. Bids must be received in duplicate, on this form, prior to the closing date and time to be considered. Bids must be submitted in sufficient time to be received and time-stamped at the above location on or before the published date and time shown on the ITB. The City of Mesquite will not be responsible for mail delivered from the post office. Bids received after the published time and date cannot be considered and will be returned unopened. 7. Bidder shall attach official documentation from the State of Texas or other qualified certification agency of M/WBE status of your company with bid/proposal. This data is for informational purposes only and will not affect the bid award. 8. A completed W-9 form will be required and submitted with bid. 9. In submitting an offer, respondent certifies that they have not participated in nor have they been party to any collusion, price fixing or any other illegal or unethical agreements with any company, firm or person concerning the pricing offered. 10. The attached Non-Exclusion Affidavit for General Contractors form shall be signed, notarized and submitted with bid. 11. All bids must be signed by an authorized representative of the company. 12. The prices quoted in this bid proposal shall be F.O.B. Mesquite, TX and cover costs for packaging, delivery, and handling, REGARDLESS OF THE SIZE OF ORDER, to the City of Mesquite Warehouse, 1101 E. Main Street, Mesquite, Texas 75149. 13. Any ambiguity in the bid as a result of omission, error, lack of clarity or non-compliance by the Bidder with specifications, instructions and all conditions shall be construed in favor of the City. 14. The City of Mesquite reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities and to make award of bid as may be deemed to the best advantage of the City. No bid may be withdrawn within forty-five (45) days after date of opening. 15. This Contract may be terminated at any time with thirty (30) days written notice by either the City of Mesquite or successful bidder. 16. Prices shall be filled in and extended on the bid sheet. In case of discrepancy between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will be taken. 17. Bidder shall complete all information requested and blanks provided shall be filled in beside or under each item. Failure to completely describe the merchandise being bid may result in rejection of your bid. 18. The City is exempt from all sales and excise taxes. 19. The City of Mesquite reserves the right to evaluate variations from these specifications. If exceptions are made, bidder shall state wherein the merchandise fails to meet these specifications. Failure to completely describe the merchandise being bid may result in rejection of your bid. 20. Quantities are estimated and based on projected usage. It is specifically understood and agreed that these quantities are estimated and any increased quantities will be paid at the regular quoted price. The contractor shall not have any claim against the City of Mesquite for any quantities ordered that are less than the estimated bid amount. 21. Award of contract shall be made on an "all or nothing" basis at the discretion of the City of Mesquite. 22. It is the vendor's responsibility to check for any addendums that might have been issued before the bid closing date and time. 23. Cooperative Purchasing: As permitted under the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 791025, other government entities may wish to also participate under the same terms and conditions contained in this contract (piggyback). Each entity wishing to piggyback must have prior authorization from the City of Mesquite and vendor. If such participation is authorized, all purchase orders will be issued directly from and shipped directly to the entity requiring supplies/services. The City of Mesquite shall not be held responsible for any orders placed, deliveries made or payment for supplies/services ordered by these entities. Each entity reserves the right to determine their participation in this contract. Successful bidder agrees to extend prices to all entities that have entered into or will enter into joint purchasing interlocal cooperation agreements with the City of Mesquite _______Yes _______No. 24. The insurance requirements are included in the bid document. Bidders agree to provide and to maintain the required types of insurance for the term of the contract. An original certificate of insurance will be required within 10 business days by the apparent low bidder once notification has been received.