This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Auburn, Alabama. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Guarantee will be required with each bid in the amount of at least five percent (not to exceed $10,000) of the amount bid in the form of a certified or cashier's check or bid bond payable to the City of Auburn, Alabama. Your attention in particular is invited to the section entitled "Instructions to Bidders", which is to be followed in all respects. The City reserves the right to select the lowest responsible bidder as the best interest of the City may require, to award the purchase contract from any of the bids, to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informalities in bids received. The City reserves the right to select any or all bid alternatives. A bid may be considered responsive, even if only the alternatives are bid. Bids will be good for thirty (30) days after being opened by the City of Auburn, Alabama. Bid description : The envelope should be plainly marked on the outside as follows: BID: SUMMER 2025 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF I-85 INTERCHANGE AT EXIT 57. The successful low bidder is responsible for acquiring the appropriate business licenses and permits to conduct work within the City of Auburn. In accordance with Section 39-3-5 of State Code, any non-Alabama bidder must submit a written opinion from an attorney stating the amount and criteria, if any, of local preference granted by law to non-residence businesses in his state of residence. In addition to the business license and permit requirements, the bidder will be subject to the remittance of all applicable sales and use tax, occupational license fees, and contractors/subcontractors license fee in accordance with City ordinances and codes. For tax and licensing questions, contact the Revenue Office at 334.501.7239. Award of the contract, if to be awarded, will be made within thirty (30) calendar days after opening of bids and will be to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with the requirements of the Invitation to Bid. Should no award be made within the thirty (30) days, all bids will be rejected unless the successful bidder agrees in writing to a stipulated extension in the time limit for award. The successful bidder will be notified by letter, mailed to the address shown on his bid, that his bid has been accepted and that he has been awarded the contract. The City of Auburn believes fully in equal opportunity in the provision of supplies, equipment, construction and services. Positive steps should be taken to assure small businesses, minority businesses and women-owned businesses are given opportunities to provide the above-mentioned services or materials when economically feasible. In the case of construction projects, the City of Auburn shall rely on individuals or firms seeking to do business with the City of Auburn to ensure that such above-mentioned businesses are given ample opportunity to participate on a sub-contractual basis. Questions concerning insurance coverage may be directed to the Risk Manager McCarthy Autry at 334.501.7247. The Contractor agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City, its officials, representatives, agents, servants, and employees from and against any and all claims, actions, lawsuits, damages, judgments, liability and expense, including attorney's fees and litigation expenses, in whole or in part arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the Contractor, its employees, or its sub-contractors in connection with the work to be performed under this contract. This obligation survives the payment of any losses by the Contractor's insurance company. Document notes : For specific information concerning this service, please contact Cody Kiefer at 334.501.3001. All questions regarding this invitation to bid shall submitted by email to ckiefer@auburnalabama.org no later than 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Contractor shall commence the work within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after the date specified in the Notice to Proceed given to him by the City Manager of the City of Auburn to commence work, and he shall complete the work within six (6) consecutive months (April 2025 through September 2025) after the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Time charges begin on day 11. The contractor should account for normal rain during the anticipated contract service time period. No additional days will be granted for rain within the normal rainfall amount. If necessary, time extensions will be granted for delays above normal rainfall.