The City of Mesquite, Texas invites mailed, or hand delivered bids from all qualified vendors desiring to bid on the Annual Contract for Tree Removal and Tree Trimming, complying with the following specifications as listed herein. If you have questions regarding the preparation of your bid, you may contact: purchasing@cityofmesquite.com. 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 at www.cityofmesquite.com 24-48 hours after bid opening for a bid tabulation. 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 City of Mesquite Park Services, 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 No bid may be withdrawn within forty-five (45) days after date of opening. 15.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.
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