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2025 Tree and Stump Removal Bidders shall submit with each bid a bid bond reflecting TEN PERCENT (10%) of the total bid amount in the form contained in the bid documents. The bond shall be secured by a certified check, letter of credit, bank draft, bank cashier's check or surety licensed to do business in the State of Illinois and be made payable to the City of Champaign for the same amount. Bid security deposited by the successful Bidder shall be retained or drawn on not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages in the event that Bidder fails to deliver fully executed contract documents, performance security, or certificates of insurance to the City within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the City sends the Notice of Award to the Bidder. By submission of the bid, the Bidder acknowledges the impracticability of calculating the actual damages which would be suffered by the City and agrees that the sum posted represents reasonable liquidated damages. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Payment and Performance Bond as required by the General Conditions within fourteen (14) days of the Notice of Award. Bidders shall be familiar with the Performance Bond requirement contained in the contract documents. This contract is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq), as amended to date, unless superceded by the Davis-Bacon Act or otherwise stated. The City has adopted the prevailing wage rates established by the Illinois Department of Labor. A copy of the prevailing wage rates as determined by the City of Champaign, Illinois, is available from the City Clerk's Office, City of Champaign, 102 North Neil Street, Champaign, Illinois or on the Department of Labor's website The contract term for this agreement is expected to begin in January 2025. Work must be completed no later than April 19, 2025. The City reserves the right to waive technicalities or to accept or reject any Bid or combination of Bids based upon the City's determination of its best interest. For additional information about Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP) goals, contact Adonis Fuller, Purchasing/Compliance Specialist, by email at adonis.fuller@champaignil.gov. Question Deadline 10/25/2024 at 3:00 PM CT All questions must be submitted in writing to the Forestry Supervisor . The preferred method for inquires is by e-mail to andrew.lamoreux@champaignil.gov. Oral explanations or instructions will not be binding