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

Questions for this IFB should be directed to: Department Contact: Tom Palumbo, PE Senior Civil Engineer - Public Works at palumbot@kalamazoocity.org or 269-303-5142 You are invited to submit a bid for this project. Specifications, terms, conditions and instructions for submitting bids are contained herein. This Invitation for Bids with all pages, documents and attachments contained herein, or subsequently added to and made a part hereof, submitted as a fully and properly executed bid shall constitute the contract between the City and the successful bidder when approved and accepted on behalf of the City by an authorized official or agent of the City. Please review the bid document as soon as possible and note the DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS in the Instructions to Bidders. All bidders shall complete and return the Bid and Award page(s) and submit all information requested herein in order for a bid to be responsive. The bid document shall be returned in its entirety, in a properly identified and sealed envelope to the Purchasing Division at the above address. BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE DUE DATE - LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. The City reserves the right to postpone the bid opening for its own convenience. INTENT The intent of this contract is to perform necessary storm water catch basin maintenance in specific catchment areas. The purpose of this program is to reduce pollution and localized flooding to protect public health and safety and prevent property damage, in accordance with the City of Kalamazoo NPDES MS4 Permit. 2. SCOPE 2.1 The Contractor shall furnish supervision and all labor, equipment, supplies, materials, and fuel to satisfactorily clean and record information of City-owned catch basins, in compliance with all state and federal laws and safety standards within the public rights-of-way maintained by the City of Kalamazoo. 2.2 Additions or deletions to the Scope of Services. The quantities stated here in are based on estimate and are not intended as a guarantee as to a maximum or minimum amount that may be used under this contact and may be more or less than indicated. The City may, at its own option, add services to or delete services from the work provided by this contract, to serve its best interest, or to respond to changes in property ownership during the course of the implementation of this contract. 3. CONTRACT PERIOD/RENEWALS 3.1. The contract shall be in effect for the duration of work. Work should be completed by October 1, 2023. 3.2. The City may opt to extend this contract for up to three (3) one-year periods. 3.3. Renewals will be based upon mutual agreement, and the availability of funding.