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

The purpose of this solicitation is to solicit competitive sealed submittals to furnish Tree Removal, Trimming, and Related Services Last Day to Ask Questions: 12/06/2022 Direct all inquiries to the Contracting Officer (official point of contact) listed: Gretchen Bechtel, CPPB, Contracting Officer II Telephone: 352-343-9765 E-mail: gretchen.bechtel@lakecountyfl.gov Vendors must examine all solicitation documents including the General Terms and Conditions for Lake County Florida. All communication, inquiries, or requests for exceptions are to be directed to the Contracting Officer listed in Section 2.0. The last day for questions or requests for exceptions is 12/06/2022. An addendum may be issued in response to any inquiry received, which changes or clarifies the terms, provisions, or requirements of the solicitation. No answers given in response to questions submitted will be binding upon this solicitation unless released in writing as an addendum to the solicitation and posted on the Formal Solicitations site (lakecountyfl.gov) for this solicitation. Where there appears to be a conflict between this solicitation and any addenda, the last addendum issued will prevail. It is the Vendors responsibility to ensure receipt of all addenda and any accompanying documentation. Failure to acknowledge each addendum may prevent the Submittal from being considered for award. The solicitation due date is static unless notified via addendum. Process clarification or procedure questions may be asked at any time to the Contracting Officer. Each Submittal will be evaluated for conformance as responsive and responsible using the following criteria: A. Proper submittal of ALL documentation as required by this Solicitation. (Responsive) B. The greatest benefits to Lake County as it pertains to: (Responsible): Total Cost; Delivery; Past Performance. In order to evaluate past performance, all Vendors are required to submit at least three verifiable references / relevant projects completed within the last three years that are the same or similar in magnitude to this ITB. The County may be listed as a reference. Use Attachment 3 - References Form; All technical specifications associated with this Solicitation; Financial Stability: A Dun and Bradstreet report may be used by the County to evaluate Vendors financial stability. Vendors shall be prepared to supply a financial statement upon request, preferably a certified audit of the last available fiscal year. Any additional submittal requirements. Award(s) will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible Vendor(s) (no additional details). The County reserves the right to make awards on a lowest price basis by individual item, group of items, all or none, or a combination; with one or more Vendors; to reject any and all offers or waive any minor irregularity or technicality in submittals received. Submission indicates a binding offer to the County and agreement of the terms and conditions referenced in this Solicitation. Do not make any changes to the content or format of any form without County permission. All information must be legible. Submittal must include: Completed Attachment 1 - Submittal Form; Submittal must be signed by an official authorized to legally bind the firm to its provisions. Include a memorandum of authority signed by an officer of the company if the signor is not listed as a corporate officer on the firms SunBiz registration. Proof of Sunbiz.org registration; Include a completed W-9 form; Completed Addenda issued. Failure to include signed addenda may be cause for Submittal to be considered non-responsive; Completed Attachment 2 - Pricing Sheet; Completed Attachment 3 - Reference Form; Proof of insurance or evidence of insurability at levels in Exhibit B - Insurance Requirements; Any Contractor required licenses; Descriptive literature; And any additional submittal requirements. The County is not liable or responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this Solicitation including, without limitation, costs for product or service demonstrations if requested. The County owns and retains all proprietary rights in its logos, trademarks, trade names, and copyrighted images (Intellectual Property). Nothing in this solicitation permits or shall be construed as authorization to use or display County’s Intellectual Property on Respondents submittal documents or proposal (including any exhibits attached thereto) in response to this solicitation. Unless expressly authorized in writing by County, a Respondent is not authorized and shall not make use of or display any County Intellectual Property on or in its proposal or submittals. Unauthorized use of Countys Intellectual Property may constitute trademark and copyright infringement in violation of federal and state laws. It is a violation of Lake County Code Section 2-1 and deemed a second-degree misdemeanor under Florida Statutes Section 165.043.