This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Decatur, Illinois. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Bids shall be submitted to the Purchasing Office on the first floor of the Civic Center. All bids must be marked in the bottom left-hand corner with the following: "SEALED BID OR TREE REMOVAL VARI- O U S L O C A T I O N S PUR2022-05" The following Minority Participation Goals for Public Works Contracts are in effect for this contract: (1)Ten (10) percent of the total dollar amount of the contract should be performed by Minority Business Enterprises if subcontracting opportunities are available and/or ten (10) percent of the total dollar amount of the contract should be for the purchase of goods, materials, and equipment to be used for the public works project from Minority Business Enterprises with the ten (10) percent goal being met separately or in combination. (2)Eighteen percent (18%) of the total hours worked should be performed by minority workers. All Contractors shall provide evidence of meeting the City's minority participation goals prior to the award of this project and prior to all payments made for work completed or provide the City of Decatur documentation on their good faith effort to comply with the participation goals." Required information and documentation is included in the Project Manual and is to be submitted with the bid proposal. The Council of the City of Decatur, Illinois reserves' the right to accept, renegotiate or reject any or all proposals and to waive any variance from the requirements of the instruction for bidders. The Council further reserves the right to award the contract to the bidder which, in the opinion of Council, will best serve the public interest, and the criteria listed herein shall be subordinate to the discretion of Council with regard there to. At the discretion of the Council, required items may be submitted after the bid opening if there is sufficient compliance with instructions at the time of the bid opening to permit the City to determine the price bid. Illinois Human Rights Act applies. Questions regarding these specifications should be directed to Jessica Taylor (217) 424-2762.