This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Salisbury, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Salisbury is requesting bids from qualified contractors for quarterly grinding of approximately 5,000 cubic yards of tree limbs, branches, and other vegetative debris per quarter which will equal 20,000 Cu. Yards per year. In compliance with this Invitation for Bids, and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish and deliver any or all items upon which prices are bid, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified herein. By executing this bid, I certify that this bid is submitted competitively and without collusion (G.S. 143-54). Failure to execute/sign the bid before submittal shall render the bid invalid. Late bids are not acceptable. AWARD CRITERIA: As provided by the Statute, the award will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s), considering quality, performance, and the time specified for performance. AWARD OF CONTRACT: It is the general intent to award this contract to a single overall bidder on all items. The right is reserved; however, to make awards on the basis of individual items or groups of items, if such shall be considered by the City to be most advantageous or to constitute its best interest. The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals as deemed to be in the best interest of the City. SCOPE: The intent of this Invitation for Bids is to establish a vendor to grind limbs and debris at the city's T&P site located in Salisbury, NC. DEVIATIONS: Any deviations from specifications and requirements herein must be clearly pointed out by the bidder. Otherwise, it will be considered that equipment or goods offered are in strict compliance with these specifications and requirements; a successful bidder will be held responsible therefore. Deviations must be explained in detail. However, the City makes no implication that deviations will be acceptable. Bidder is advised that the response (or lack thereof) on this question does not take precedence over specific responses or non-responses provided elsewhere in this bid. GENERAL: All bids are subject to the provisions of the attached General Contract Terms and Conditions. All bid responses will be controlled by the Terms and Conditions included by the City of Salisbury. Bidder terms and conditions included as a part of published price lists, catalogs, and/or other documents submitted as a part of the bid response are waived and will have no effect either on the bid, or any contract which may be awarded as a result of this bid. The attachment of any other terms and conditions may be grounds for rejection. Bidder specifically agrees to the conditions set forth in this paragraph by signature of the "BID" contained herein. Pursuant to G.S. 143-48 and Executive Order No. 77, the City invites and encourages participation in this procurement by a business owned by minorities, women, and the handicapped. BID EVALUATION: The City of Salisbury reserves the right to reject any and all bids on the basis of the function, compatibility with user requirements, as well as cost. The City of Salisbury reserves the right to award this contract to a single overall bidder on all items, or to make an award on the basis of individual items or groups of items, whichever shall be considered by the City of Salisbury to be most advantageous or to constitute its best interest. Bidders should show unit prices but are requested to offer a lump sum price. The City of Salisbury will not be bound by oral discussions during the evaluation process. The responsible purchasing agent should approve all contact regarding this award. CANCELLATION: The City of Salisbury may terminate/cancel this contract at any time by providing written notice to the bidder at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of termination/cancellation. Questions regarding the specifications on this bid should be referred to Bailey Teixeira at bailey.teixeira@salisburync.gov. Women Owned (51% and controlled by Women) Handicapped Owned (51% owned & controlled by a Physically Handicapped Person) Minority Owned (At least 51% of which is owned and controlled by minority group member. (Black, Asian, Hispanic, American Indian) The City of Salisbury reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in bids, and unless otherwise specified by the bidder, to accept any item in the bid. If an error occurs in the unit price or extended price then the unit price will prevail. TIME FOR CONSIDERATION: Unless otherwise indicated on the first page of this document, the offer shall be valid for 60 days from the date of bid opening.