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The Electric System, including its generation, transmission, substation and distribution systems, will be energized during the period of performance of the work covered by the specification. The work shall be performed at such time, in such manner, and with such force, as to expedite the work and avoid interruption of electric service to customers. Safety related planned interruptions shall be scheduled in advance and all work shall be arranged to minimize the duration of such interruptions. TCLP shall be promptly notified of any unplanned power line interruption or damage. The mention of any specific responsibility or liability of the Successful Bidder in this Contract Documents shall not be construed as a limitation or a restriction upon the general responsibility or liability imposed upon the Successful Bidder. Clearance a. All trees to be trimmed shall be so trimmed as to provide maximum practical horizontal and vertical clearance from conductors to provide maximum safety against possible contact of trees, limbs, or branches with energized conductors. b. The clearances listed in the following table are to be obtained wherever possible, which is consistent with arboricultural line clearance pruning practices Owner Rights : TCLP reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, and to accept the bids either on an entire or individual basis that is in the best interest of TCLP. Bond Notes: Each bidder must submit a bid security with the proposal prepared, 5% of the five (5) year total cost, made payable to TCLP, without conditions. The bid security shall be enclosed in the same envelope as that containing the bid and is not to be submitted separately. Term of Contract : The Successful Bidder shall commence work in the field on November 4, 2024, or at a date acceptable to TCLP. The commencement date shall be understood to mean the date when workers and equipment will be on the job ready to start trimming and/or remove trees. This Contract shall be in effect through November 4, 2029; not to exceed five (5) years. Question Deadline 06/03/2024 at 2:00 PM ET Please direct ALL questions to: Daren Dixon, Operations Manager, Traverse City Light & Power, at ddixon@tclp.org. The deadline for questions and/or clarifications .