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Emergency Tree Services
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The City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is seeking qualified and insured contractors to provide Emergency Tree Services, with separate sections for emergency response and tree maintenance, allowing bidders to submit proposals for one or both. The contract is set for a two-year period starting January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions at a 3% annual rate increase, subject to mutual agreement. The awarded contractor will be responsible for supplying all personnel, supervision, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the work, which will be overseen by a designated representative from the Parks Department. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to at least 5% of their bid amount for contracts exceeding $40,000, payable to the City, with acceptable forms limited to cashier’s checks or bid bonds—letters of credit and personal or company checks are not permitted. The bidding process is governed by specific deadlines, with responses due by November 8, 2024, and the contract size estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000. The price submitted in the bid will be fixed for the initial contract period, with potential rate adjustments during the extensions. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with bid bond requirements and proper submission procedures, ensuring transparency and financial security. Additional related documents include RFQs and addenda for other municipal projects, highlighting the City’s ongoing procurement activities across various service and construction sectors. The procurement process is managed through an online platform, providing detailed instructions and contact information for bidders.
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CONTRACT TERM: The contract term is a two (2) year period commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026. The City reserves the right to extend this contract for two (2) one (1) year periods, if it is agreeable to both the City and the Contractor. The two (2) additional one (1) year periods would be at an increased rate of 3% per year. BID BOND - In accordance with City ordinance, each bid in excess of $40,000 must be accompanied by cashier’s check or bid bond payable to the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for a sum not less than 5% of the total amount of the bid. Copies of bid bonds or cashier's checks are to be uploaded in the assigned requested attachments area. Cashier's check shall clearly state cashier's check on it. Letters of credit and company or personal checks are not acceptable substitutes for a bid bond and would be cause for rejection of bid. **Please double check your math to make sure your 5% bid bond amount is accurate. Inaccurate amounts will be cause for rejection of bid.
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