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Countywide Tree and Stump Removal and Tree Trimming The Berrien County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids or make any deviations deemed in the best interest of Berrien County. All project(s) shall be completed in their entirety including final site restoration and clean-up in a timely matter. Bid prices are to remain valid through December 31, 2024. If scope of work changes from the BCRD purchase order, a revised purchase order must be received by the Contractor prior to any expanded work taking place. Verbal authorizations will not be deemed valid to change scope of work from the purchase order. The Contractor shall begin the work within thirty (30) days after being notified by the Department to do so, unless this is inconsistent with the progress clause, with full force and equipment adequate to complete the sections within the time limit therein fixed for completion. In case of failure to proceed with the work as rapidly as is provided in the progress clause, or if it appears any time that such work is not being prosecuted in such a manner as to insure its completion within time specified, the Department shall have the right to require the force and equipment as the Department shall deem necessary to bring the work up to the Progress Schedule; and in case of the Contractor's neglect to do so, the Department may place such working force and equipment on the work and charge the Contractor the cost of labor and such rental and depreciation rates for the plant and equipment as in its judgment is reasonable, and for such time as the plant and equipment are in service. The Board shall have the right to cancel the Contract for non-performance. Should an inspection by the Board's designated representative reveal that the Contractor's work results in any non-acceptable maintenance condition of one or all specified areas; The Contractor shall provide for and in the behalf of the State, the Commission, the Department, its employees, and all agencies specifically named below and their interests may appear, Owner's Protective Public Liability Insurance. Such insurance shall provide coverage and limits the same as the Contractor's Public Liability Insurance. The agencies are the Board of County Commissioners of The County of Berrien, and the Berrien County Road Department. ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING BID SPECIFICATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT Greg Trail at 269-925-1196 x 4405 or gtrail@bcroad.org