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Ann Pearson Park Tree Removal and Pruning Ann Pearson Park Tree Removal and Pruning The City is requesting bid proposals for tree removal and pruning including all related work as specified within the bid documents within City of Auburn (City). The contract requires the removal of fifteen (15) trees and pruning of one (1) tree at Ann Pearson Park within the City. The purpose of this request is to provide basic guidelines and to provide vendors certain minimum requirements. It is also the intent of this request to look at every offer that meets the threshold requirements. Therefore, vendors are encouraged to offer pricing for the various options and combinations. The City reserves the right to select the most responsible bid as the best interest of the department may require, awarding the purchase contract from any of the proposals, to reject any or all proposals or parts thereof, and to waive any informalities in proposals received. Proposals will be good for thirty (30) days after being opened. This contract shall include, but not be limited to, all manufacturing, parts, labor, materials, supplies, equipment, tools, shipping and transportation, and services necessary to complete this project as described herein and the specifications as follows. Questions or clarification on this request for proposal may be directed to Daniel Ballard, Public Works Director, at 334.501.3001 or dballard@auburnal.gov. Please note, the City of Auburn is updating its online bid notification system to better communicate with those interested in bidding on City Projects. To receive notifications bidders need to register online. The project consists of removal of fifteen (15) trees and the pruning of one tree. Bid specifications are attached. The City is requesting bid pricing on the following: all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for tree removal, stump grinding, and tree pruning according to the scope of services and specifications herein. Please direct any questions to Daniel Ballard, Public Works Director, at 334.501.3001 or dballard@auburnal.gov. Bids must be submitted upon the attached forms furnished by the City of Auburn, Alabama. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. 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 or all bids, and to waive any informalities in bids received. Bid will be good for thirty (30) days after being opened by the City of Auburn, Alabama. Award of the contract, if to be awarded, will be made within thirty (30) calendar days after opening of bids to the lowest responsible bidder whose proposal complies with the requirements of the invitation to bid. Should no award be made within the thirty (30) days, all proposals 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 proposal, that his bid has been accepted and that he has been awarded the contract. The successful bidder is responsible for acquiring the appropriate business licenses and permits to conduct work with the City of Auburn. In addition to the business license and permit requirements, the bidder is required to remit all applicable sales and use tax, occupational license fees, and contractors/subcontractors license fee in accordance with City ordinances and codes. In accordance with Section 39-3-5 of State Code, any non-Alabama bidders must submit a written opinion from an attorney stating the amount and criteria, if any, of local preference granted by law to non-resident businesses in his state of residence. Questions regarding business license and applicable taxes may be directed to the Revenue Office at 334.501.7239.