Tree Trimming Services

Description of Work: The work shall consist of trimming parkway trees (approximately 470) at various locations throughout the Village in accordance with specifications established by the Department of Public Works. All questions concerning the bid document or specifications shall be submitted in writing to the Public Works Director (Phil Modaff) at 124 Gerzevske Lane, Carol Stream, IL 60188 or via e-mail to: pmodaff@carol stream.org. All bids must be accompanied by a bank cashier's check, bank draft, certified check or bidder's bond, made payable to the Village of Carol Stream for not less than five (5) percent of the total bid for the first year. The bid security shall be forfeited if the bidder fails or refuses to enter into contract after his bid is accepted. The Village of Carol Stream is exempt from the Illinois State, municipal or county Retailers Occupation Tax, Service Occupation Tax, Use Tax, and Service Use Tax as described in Illinois Compiled Statute Chapter 35. Bid prices shall not include the cost of such taxes. All bidders shall be required to provide evidence of professional experience and the ability to meet the performance requirements as set forth in the Specifications. In accordance with Department of Labor ruling Prevailing Wage Rate Regulations Do Not Apply to this work. Rejection of Bids: The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive technicalities. Unless the Bids are rejected for good cause, award of contract shall be made to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.