Provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and supervision necessary for power line tree trimming for the Norwood Light Department The estimated annual cost is $130,000 There shall be three contract periods. The first shall term shall be September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025. The second and third years (9/1/25-8/31/26, and 9/1/26- 8/31/27) may be renewed at the Town's sole discretion at the same pricing. A certified check or bid bond, with acceptable surety in favor of the Town of Norwood and equal to at least five percent (5%) of the bid, must be submitted with the bid. The successful bidder shall, within ten (10) days of notification of award, furnish the Town a payment bond and performance bond in an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the bid for year #1. Bids shall be prepared, considered, and the contract awarded in accordance with all statutes governing such contracts (Chapter 30 39M as amendedand all other statutes governing such contracts). Every Bid shall be on forms furnished by the Town. Bids submitted on other forms may be rejected. The award of the contract shall be made within 30 working days after the opening of General Bids, Saturdays, Sundays, and Legal Holidays excluded. An award will not be made to a Contractor who is not properly equipped to undertake and complete the work. The right is reserved to waive any informality and to reject any or all bids in accordance with the provisions of MGL as amended. The Town of Norwood notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, creed, or national origin in consideration for an award. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to accept any part of a bid or the one deemed best for the Town.
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