This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Valley Center, Kansas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Valley Center, KS is seeking proposals for Turf, Tree & Vegetation Management Services for a 3-year contract with the option to extend up to 3 additional years, approved on an annual basis by the governing body. Contractor must not only be capable of performing the attached scope of work, but also take pride in their finished product, follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations and best practices per industry standards. The Contractor must currently be in the business of providing Turf, Tree & Vegetation Management services work for a minimum of at least five (5) consecutive years. Services to commence upon execution of contract. Contractors submitting a proposal should review the procurement requirements listed. Specifically, the selected contractor will be required to: o Execute a Turf, Tree & Vegetation Management Services Agreement with the City of Valley Center upon award. o Furnish and maintain General Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 minimum); Workers Compensation Insurance ($500,000) and business automobile liability ($1,000,000). Certificate of insurance must include the City of Valley Center as additional insured. o Provide documentation for years in business - minimum of at least 5 consecutive years. o Provide three (3) professional references as specified. o Bid submission must also include a separate page (Word document or Excel spreadsheet) with itemized costs for each property /service and extended price. No Contractor who is the recipient of Valley Center funds, or who proposes to perform any work or furnish any goods under this agreement shall discriminate against any worker, employee, applicant, or any member of the public because of race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability or perceived disability, or other criteria protected by law. 2 Discriminatory practices based on the foregoing are declared to be contrary to the public policy of the City. The City of Valley Center complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity requirements. Question Deadline 04/02/2025 at 5:00 PM CT Questions from contractors shall be accepted by the Parks & Public Buildings Director - Neal Owings via email or phone 316-755-7320. Emails shall be submitted to parks@valleycenterks.gov. The City reserves the right to reject all proposals. Proposals received after this deadline may be refused and deemed ineligible for consideration at the City's sole discretion The City of Valley Center reserves the right to accept a proposal and enter into an agreement as a result of the initial proposals received, or alternatively, it may elect to conduct negotiations with those Bidders as determined by the City, to be within an acceptable, competitive range, or alternatively, to negotiate separately with any Bidders when it is determined to be in the best interest of the City. In addition, the City may request that Bidders provide a best and final offer. The City may negotiate any proposal or best and final offer at any time after the deadline for the submission of proposals. Bid date notes: Proposal must include a minimum of three (3) professional references. These references should be attached to the Proposal Submission Form and include current contact information including name, address, telephone number and email address.