This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Green Cove Springs, Florida. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a contract for tree removal services within the County on an as needed basis. The removal of trees and related services shall take place on roadways, rights-of-way, easements, and on county-owned property throughout Clay County. Tree removal services shall encompass the removal of trees, stump grinding, stump removal, tree trimming, clean up, and disposal of trees and debris, as well as technical assistance. The work performed under these specifications and all materials used shall conform with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and the Florida Department of Transportation Design Standards, and the Clay County Code of Ordinances- Chapter 18.5 (Vegetation) and the latest editions and supplements. There is no guarantee on the amount of work during the contract period for this solicitation. Purchase/task orders will be issued throughout the contract period as needs are determined. The Contractor will be required to work with various departments. The Board reserves the right and power to reject any and all Bids without cause and to waive technical and non-technical or non-material defects in the Request for Bids or submittal of any Bid, and in its discretion to re-advertise the Request for Bids. The Board reserves the right to award Request for Bids which would be in the Best Interest of the County. Interested vendors are advised that the Clay County Board of County Commissioners has a local preference policy and Buy American policy. Bid Bond: If provided for in the RFB Advertisement, Introduction Timeline, or Supplier Questionnaire Section; Bids require a five (5%) percent bid bond and may not be withdrawn after the scheduled opening time for a period of thirty (30) days. The term bid bond shall include bonds or cashier or certified checks payable to the County. Any Cashier or Certified Check must be uploaded with the Bid and the original Cashier or Certified Check must be received by the Purchasing Department no later than two (2) business days after the RFB due date. Performance and Payment Bond Requirements: Awarded Bidder has 10 days from the execution of the Agreement to provide a compliant Performance and Payment Bond. Performance and Payment Bonds are not required for projects of $200,000.00 or less. Prior to commencement of a project exceeding $200,000.00, in accordance with F.S. 255.05, the awarded Bidder shall file a 100% Performance Bond and Payment Bond (using Clay County's Standard Form) in the Public Record of Clay County, Florida, Recording Dept./Room 130, 825 North Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043. The recorded Performance and Payment Bonds shall be provided prior to the commencement of construction to Clay County Purchasing Department, PO Box 1366, Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043. Performance and Payment Bonds must be increased in accordance with any change order increases on the project. Clay County reserves the right to cancel a RFB at any time prior to approval of the award. The decision to cancel a RFB cannot be the basis for a protest under the Bid Protest Procedures as referenced herein. Question Deadline 01/01/2025 at 4:00 PM ET Bidders shall submit all inquiries regarding this RFB in the "Question and Answer" Tab of the RFB via the County's e-Procurement Portal, located at online.