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

The City of Winter Garden ("City") is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide emergency debris management services on behalf of the City. Pursuant to Florida Statute Section 119.071 (1)(b)1.a., sealed bids, proposals or replies received by an agency pursuant to a competitive solicitation are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until such time as the agency provides notice of an intended decision or until 30 days after opening the bids, proposals, or final replies, whichever is earlier. 7. Basis of Bids/Proposals The words "Bid" and "Proposal" shall be interpreted to have the same meaning for purposes of these specifications, terms and conditions. Proposer will include all cost items; failure to comply may be cause for rejection. No segregated proposals, or assignments will be considered. It is the intent of the City to promote competition. It shall be the responsibility of the Proposer to advise Public Services of any language, requirements, etc. or any combination thereof, which the Proposer feels may inadvertently restrict or limit the requirements stated in the specifications to a single vendor or manufacturer. Such notification must be made in writing at least seven (7) working days prior to opening date and time of the proposal. 8. Bonding Each proposal must be accompanied by a letter from a surety verifying the Proposer's bonding capacity of $1,000,000. Upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed from the City, the awarded Contractor shall be required to furnish a Payment and Performance Bond in the amount equal to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the estimated cost of the services to be rendered. 9. Submission of Supporting Documents The successful Proposer shall furnish all required documents within ten (10) working days after notification of award. If the successful Proposer fails to furnish the required documents within ten (10) working days, the City may withdraw the award and award to the next lowest responsive, responsible Proposer. 10. Proposal Prices The Proposer warrants by virtue of proposing that the prices, terms and conditions quoted in this proposal will be firm for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of the public opening unless otherwise specified by the Proposer, and shall not be amended after the date and time of the public opening. Any attempt by a successful Proposer to amend said prices except as otherwise provided herein shall constitute a default. Amounts specified herein are for fixed price work or products, including all prices for equipment, labor and materials required to perform the work or deliver the product(s) specified herein. The Proposer, having familiarized itself with the local conditions, and conditions listed here, proposes to furnish all labor, materials, equipment and other items, facilities and services, without exception, for the proper execution and completion of the contract, and if awarded the contract, to complete the required work or deliver the required product(s) as specified within the proposal package set forth by the City of Winter Garden. 11. Delivery All prices shall be F.O.B. Destination, Winter Garden, Florida. Delivery date and warranties must be written out and submitted with proposals. We insist delivery dates, as specified, be met. There will be no additional charge for multiple delivery locations. 12. Contract Term Unless otherwise agreed in a written document approved and signed by the City, the contract shall be in effect for sixty (60) consecutive months from the date the City Manager or other authorized signer executes the Contract on behalf of the City. There shall be the option of renewal for a possible second and third term of twenty-four (24) months each, with the total contract term not to exceed one hundred and eight (108) months, after written consent of both parties and approval by City Commission or City Manager. Approximately forty-five (45) days prior to expiration of the initial contract period, the successful Proposer will be notified by the City if it seeks an extension. To be effective and enforceable, any changes in the scope of services or prices intended to apply in a renewal or extension period must be presented by City staff to the City Commission for approval or rejection.