2022 Fall Tree Planting

2022 Fall Tree Planting The intent of this contract is to perform necessary tree planting and maintenance of those trees in specific areas of Kalamazoo Neighborhoods. The purpose of this program is to protect the health and safety of the residents of the City of Kalamazoo. The contract and work shall be carried out in conformance with the MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, Ordinances of the City of Kalamazoo, and these detailed specifications in effect on the date of Invitation for Bids. The Tree Ordinance for the City of Kalamazoo has been attached for review (Appendix B). Trees will be planted in locations and specified by small, medium, and large species type required based on mature heights as listed in Appendix B. Questions for this IFB should be directed to: Department Contact: Anthony Ladd, PE, Assistant Director, Public Works Division at ladda@kalamazoocity.org or (269) 337-8717 After receipt of Notice to Proceed, work shall start no earlier than 9/12/2022, unless otherwise agreed to by the Project Manager, and shall be completed by 11/21/2022. The bid must be accompanied by a bid bond which shall not be less than five (5%) percent of the total amount of the bid. No bid will be considered unless it is accompanied by the required guarantee. The bid guarantee shall ensure the execution of the bid and award, and the furnishing of a performance bond and a labor and material bond (A and B below) by the successful bidder. (Contractors Note: A cashier's or certified check in lieu of a bid bond is NOT acceptable.) A performance bond shall be furnished in the full amount of the contract ensuring the City of faithful performance of all the provisions of the contract, and the satisfactory performance of any equipment required hereunder. The bond shall also ensure the City against defective workmanship and/or materials. A labor and material (payment) bond shall be furnished for the period covered by the contract, in the full amount of the contract for the protection of labor and material suppliers and sub-contractors The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and waive informalities and minor irregularities in bids received.

Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.