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

This improvement consists of the maintenance of existing native and non-native planted areas within bio-filtration basins, raingardens, bio-swales, and landscaped buffers as well as any other miscellaneous appurtenances all in accordance with the plans and specifications. The City encourages minority business firms to submit proposals and encourages the successful contract bidder to utilize minority businesses as subcontractors for supplies, equipment, services, and construction. The City of Aurora has a local preferences ordinance that would apply to this contract. Bidding Prequalification Requirement: To be deemed qualified to obtain a bid package for this work the Contractor must provide proof of certification as a licensed Pesticide Applicator as well as Pesticide Operator certifications for all employees that will be applying pesticides. The certifications shall be through the IL Department of Agriculture. The Contractor must also provide proof of NWCG S-130/S-190 certification on prescription burn techniques, fire behavior, and smoke management. Inquiries and/or questions pertaining to the provisions and specifications of this bid package shall be directed to the Director of Purchasing, in writing at PurchasingDL@aurora.il.us. Questions will be accepted until 8 AM, CST, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. 3. Bidding Prequalification Requirement: To be deemed qualified to obtain a bid package for this work the Contractor must provide proof of certification as a licensed Pesticide Applicator as well as Pesticide Operator certifications for all employees that will be applying pesticides. The certifications shall be through the Ill Department of Agriculture. The Contractor must also provide proof of NWCG S-130/S190 certification on prescription burn techniques, fire behavior, and smoke management. 4. The City of Aurora is seeking a three-year contract, with two additional one-year extensions mutually agreeable to both parties. The unit prices listed in the schedule of prices shall remain the same if an extension is mutually agreeable to both parties. Please note the anticipated annual quantities are listed in the schedule of prices. 5. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all proposals as provided in Standard Provisions for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals contained in the "Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions". 6. Any bidder who owes the City money may be disqualified at the City's discretion. 7. The City encourages minority business firms to submit proposals and encourages the successful contract bidder to utilize minority businesses as subcontractors for supplies, equipment, services, and construction. 8. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty the bidder has examined the plans and understands all requirements for the performance of work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in the proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in depth examination. The Awarding Authority will, in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses, or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder. 9. The City of Aurora has a local preferences ordinance that would apply to this contract. The City reserves the right to terminate this contract at its sole discretion at any time during the life of the contract.