This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Jamestown, New York. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Tree Trimming When designated as a requirement by Table 1, the proposal shall be accompanied by a Proposal Bond issued by a surety company authorized by license to write insurance contracts in New York State and rated "A" or better by A. M. Best Company, Inc. in Best's Key Rating Guide, and otherwise acceptable to the BPU, or by a certified check on a solvent bank in an amount of at least ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, as an evidence of good faith that the Bidder will, within ten (10) days after the date of notification that its Proposal has been accepted, enter into a contract with the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Jamestown (BPU), New York, to execute its proposal. If a certified check is furnished, it shall be drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the City of Jamestown, New York. If a Proposal Bond is furnished, it shall be on the blank form attached hereto. Also when designated as a requirement by Table 1, each Bidder shall furnish with the Proposal, a "Statement of Surety" to the effect that, should the bid be accepted, the Surety is willing to provide a Performance Bond in the sum of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, conditioned upon the faithful and satisfactory performance of all obligations and requirements of the contract and guaranty of materials and workmanship for one year following final acceptance of the work by the BPU. The Performance Bond shall not expire earlier than six months after the expiration of the Contract, including all warranty periods. The City of Jamestown reserves the right to reject any or all bids, the right to waive any informalities, the right to permit exceptions deemed not to be of substance, and the right to accept any bid which the City deems to represent the prudent and economical expenditure of the public monies for the benefit of the City's inhabitants by securing the maximum quality at the lowest possible cost.