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

The work to be done consists generally of the supplying of all supervision, materials, labor, tools, equipment and transportation necessary to trim or remove trees, brush and perform other utility forestry services for power line right of way clearance. Supplying of services in connection with the Park 15 KV Circuit power line right of way clearance and tree trimming. Follow the contractor instructions and direct any questions to Larry Linck, Electric Department Supervisor at 618-566-2964 x316. Only bids submitted by qualified licensed contractors will be considered in the bid evaluation process. All decisions as to the qualifications of the bidder will be made solely by the City of Mascoutah and will be final. Start-up date to begin trimming must be approved by the utility. Unless terminated at an earlier date, this Contract shall continue in effect until March 30, 2022 at which time the trimming for circuits identified in these specifications shall be completed. Each Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to City of Mascoutah in an amount of five (5) percent of the Bidder's maximum Bid price and in the form of a Bid Bond. The Bid security of the Successful Bidder will be retained until such Bidder has executed the Agreement and furnished the required surety bond, whereupon the Bid security will be returned. If the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver the Agreement and furnish the required contractsecurity within fifteen days after the Notice of Award, City of Mascoutah may annul the Notice of Award and the Bid security of the Bidder will be forfeited. The Bid security of other Bidders may be retained by City of Mascoutah for a period not to exceed 45 days at which time Bid security furnished by such Bidders will be returned. If the Contract is awarded, City of Mascoutah will give the successful Bidder due notice of award after its City Council meeting which is currently scheduled for November 7, 2022. Work may commence on this Contract after November 15, 2022 unless otherwise approved. No bidder may withdraw his or her bid for a period of thirty (30) days after date of actual bid opening without the owner's consent. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or technicalities therein.