This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Kent County and East Grand Rapids must be invoiced individually for actual amounts delivered. Material and color must be verified before purchase orders are issued. Delivery dates, actual quantities and coordination will be made between the select supplier and maintenance personnel at the multiple facilities. The Agencies reserve the right to award the bid in total or by line item. EAST GRAND RAPIDS o The City of East Grand Rapids is seeking quotes on the installation of (74) cubic yards of natural dark hardwood landscaping mulch to be installed at the facilities listed in attached Exhibit A. o The City of East Grand Rapids will need an additional (25) cubic yards of natural dark hardwood mulch to be delivered in one large pile to 2310 Reeds Lake Blvd, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506 for the City to install. o The City of East Grand Rapids is seeking a bid total of (99) yards of natural dark hardwood mulch. o Mulch yardage total is not to exceed specified totals. Some properties may require less mulch than stated. o Installed mulch shall be hand installed or blown in. o If Respondent is hand installing, piles of mulch will be permitted in areas designated by East Grand Rapids' city staff and must be spread and cleaned up within forty-eight (48) hours of the pile being placed. o Landscaping mulch will not be applied before April 12 th and preferred completion by May 20, 2023. o No driving on grass without permission, mulch must be 2 inches thick, remove mulch from around tree collars and around weep holes at John Collins Park boathouse KENT COUNTY o Kent County Human Services only requires the (80) cubic yards of cedar mulch to be delivered. No installation. o Delivered in 20-30 yards at a time. The facility location can be found in Exhibit A. o Preferred delivery by, May 15, 2023. All work is to be done in a first-class workmanlike manner. All debris (packing materials, replaced materials, etc.) are to be cleaned up and removed by the workers. The successful Respondent is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses, so the completed work complies with all applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and laws. The cost of such permits and licenses is understood to be a part of the bid price. Any fines, fees, or other costs taxed or charged to Kent County because of the successful bidder's violation(s) of any laws, standards, etc. will be paid by the successful bidder. Dimensions, if furnished, are for general reference only and should be verified by Respondents. This solicitation is issued in collaboration with the named local governmental agencies. The solicitation terms and conditions apply on behalf of the local agencies unless otherwise waived by an authorized agent. For the purposes of this solicitation, the term "Kent County" or "County" shall include all named local governmental agencies unless specifically stated otherwise. Each local agency reserves its right to award at its sole discretion without regard to the terms and conditions in this request. Each local agency is independently and solely responsible for the awards each local agency accepts. Awards made by Kent County for Kent County shall state the award is a Kent County award for which Kent County is responsible. Respondent shall submit the Response Form ("Bid Form" "Submission Form") posted on the Bids Opportunities page of the Kent County Purchasing Division's website unless otherwise attached to the Solicitation. Click the Submit Online icon to submit electronically. Respondent must include a complete proposal as one (1) non-password protected PDF document, unless otherwise designated by Kent County. o Quotes must include completed Exhibit A Form submitted as one PDF document The time required to upload a submission may vary. Respondent assumes all risks associated with electronic submission (including all possible technical issues) and deems the County and its service provider harmless and without fault regardless the reason. Successful electronic submissions are 3 confirmed via Respondent's email. Respondent shall view the link in the confirmation email to determine accuracy prior to due date/time Responses that deviate from the Solicitation specifications will only be considered if the deviations are clearly detailed and noted within the Response. In case of a dispute regarding the true intent and meaning of the specifications, the County's interpretation will prevail. When a Solicitation states no alternates, no deviations are permitted. Kent County is not liable for cost incurred prior to award. A submission shall constitute an irrevocable offer for a period of sixty (60) days from the due date/time. In the event the notification of award is not made within sixty (60) days from the due date/time, the Respondent may withdraw or provide a written extension of their submission. Submissions may only be withdrawn by written request if the request is received before the due date/time. Withdrawals subsequent to opening shall be subject to Kent County Fiscal Policy - Centralized Purchasing 5(i)(2). Inquiries Deadline Date & Time (local) 3/14/2023, 2 PM