The City of Joliet, Illinois, does hereby invite sealed bids for tree trimming and removal of various sized trees throughout the City. It is highly recommended that all bids be tabbed to mark the Schedule of Prices and Bid Bond. An electronic copy of the entire submission on a USB flash drive is also requested to be included in the bid packet. Bid results will also be posted on the City, and emails sent out to individuals who have subscribed to the related RSS feed. It is preferred that you mail your bids/proposals. Any questions, please contact Purchasing at (815) 724-3925. They Should Be Address as Follows: City of Joliet - Sealed Bid Enclosed Office of the City Clerk 150 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, Il 60432 if You Do Choose to Hand Deliver Your Bid/proposal, They Are to Be Hand Delivered to the East or West Side of City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, Il 60432 and Marked Clearly on the Outside of the Sealed Package With the Bid Number and Name of the Project, Date and Time of the Bid Opening, Name and Address and Phone Number of Your Company. Performance Security: 100 Insurance: Yes The City of Joliet and its officers and employees are to be named as additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis. Additionally, please provide an endorsement from your insurance carrier confirming the City of Joliet is additional insured, including the provision of legal representation in the defense of claims asserted against the City of Joliet. All other doors will be locked. Please make sure to mention you are delivering a sealed bid/proposal, so the receiver knows to time stamp the envelope upon receipt. If dropping off a bid in person, bids must be dropped off during business hours only between 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Tree trimming and removal work for the above streets shall be completed by April 15, 2024. Additional locations for Tree Removal shall be provided at a later date and shall be completed by April 15, 2025. Additional areas for Tree Trimming shall be provided at a later date and shall be completed by April 15, 2025. Unless directed otherwise, the contractor shall only trim trees while the individual species are dormant. All bidders will be required to submit Bid Security in the form of a Certified Check, Cashiers Check or a Bid Bond in the amount of TEN percent (10%) of the Base Bid, payable to the City of Joliet. The successful bidder will be required to post performance security and to provide a Certificate of Insurance as set forth in the Invitation of Bid and the General Terms & Conditions. The City of Joliet reserves the right to reject any and all bids, parts of any and all bids, or to waive technical errors or omissions in bids. The Contract shall be subject to the provisions of the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.) to the extent required by law and the City of Joliet Procurement Code (Section 2-430 -2- 453) of the Code of Ordinances. The City of Joliet reserves the right to accept any bid which may be deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Joliet. The City of Joliet further reserves the right to reject any or all bids