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

The City of Park Ridge would like to receive bids for planting approximately 450 trees during a spring and fall session according to specifications listed in this document. Bids must be received in a sealed envelope marked with the Bid name and number listed above. Bids transmitted by fax or email will not be accepted. Any communication regarding this invitation between the date of issue and date of award is to be in writing and directed to the Procurement Officer listed below. Answers to questions submitted in writing may be distributed as an addendum to this Invitation to Bid. Unauthorized contact with other City Employees is strictly forbidden. After the bids are opened no bidder may communicate with the City about the contents of their bid or any other bid except in response to direct questions. Questions Due In Writing to Procurement E-mail: bflowers@parkridge.us JANUARY 23, 2023 4:30pm Final Answers Published (via Addendum if needed) JANUARY 25, 2023 4:30pm The Contractor shall perform the work consisting of picking up City-procured trees from area nurseries and planting them as directed by the City for the Spring and Fall 2023 Tree Planting Program. A project start date will be mutually agreed upon by the City and Contractor, however, planting shall be done within the following dates and completed within ten (10) business days of commencement: Spring Planting: April 1 to May 30 Fall Planting: October 1 to November 15 This work is for the replacement of trees and is not subject to the Prevailing Wages Act. Upon approval by the Park Ridge City Council, this contract period shall take effect on or about March 1, 2023 and expire on December 1, 2023 subject, however, to the right of the City to cancel and terminate the same at any time by giving a thirty (30) day notice in writing to the Contractor. In the event of such cancellation, the Contractor shall be entitled to receive payment for services and work performed, and materials, supplies and equipment furnished under the terms of the Contract prior to the effective date of such cancellation, but will not be entitled to receive any damages on account of such or any further payment whatsoever. This Contract may be extended for up to two (2), one (1) year term periods based on mutual acceptance of the original terms and conditions in this document. BASIS OF AWARD The contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible, qualified bidder determined at the sole discretion of the City after references are checked. The award of the contract will be effective when formal Notice to Proceed from the City has been delivered to the successful bidder.