NRS phragmites proposal.pdf

403 Rockland Road, Suite 2, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 phone 847-450-8290

Proposal for Natural Areas Management Services

Date: 3-7-25 Client Client Rep.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Brad Semel 1510 South River Road 630-399-3242

McHenry, IL 60051 brad.semel@illinois.gov

Project #: 25232 Native Restoration Services Rep. Job Site Ryan Stanley Waukegan Dunes 847-347-4684 ryan@nrs-lb.com

We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with this proposal for phragmities treatment for portions of your property.

Phragmites Control: We are proposing to treat phragmites, in areas determined by you, with backpack sprayers and hand wick herbicide applicators. It is crucial that the people performing these tasks are trained to distinguish between native and alien plants. Our employees are trained to distinguish between native and alien plants and all personnel performing herbicide activities possess an Illinois Herbicide Operator license with 50% also holding Applicator licenses.

Cost for Phragmites Treatment: $53.00 per manhour

Thank you for your consideration of this proposal. We look forward to working with you to enhance the native character of your property.

Respectfully submitted, Ryan Stanley

To indicate your acceptance of this proposal, including all additions, deletions and attached terms and conditions, please sign below and return a copy to Native Restoration Services at the address listed above.

Signature ________________________________ Date: _____________

403 Rockland Road, Suite 2, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 phone 847-450-8290

T e r m s & C o n d i t i o n s

This proposal, when accepted by you, the Customer, becomes a binding contract.

This proposal may be withdrawn by Native Restoration Services, Inc. if not accepted and agreed to within 30 days.

Any alterations or deviations from specifications involving extra costs will be executed only upon written order, and will become an extra charge over and above the total stated in contract. Substitutions shall be made only on written amendment of this contract, signed, and dated by you, the Customer, and Native Restoration Services, Inc.

The work required in this contract shall be commenced within a reasonable time following the date of acceptance.

Native Restoration Services, Inc. shall not be in breach of this contract if performance is made impossible by an act of Nature, governmental action, shortages of labor or materials, or any other event not within the control of Native Restoration Services, Inc.

All material is guaranteed to be delivered and installed as specified and work to be performed in accordance with the scope details submitted in our proposal. All work will be completed in a substantial workmanlike manner for the sum stated in the contract.

Unless otherwise specified, Customer agrees that Native Restoration Services, Inc. bears no responsibility for obtaining any applicable building or location permits or permissions required by any unit of government, association of home owners or adjacent land owners.

Customer agrees that any and all permit fees, inspection fees or other fee or tax not set forth in the proposal will not be part of the proposal price set forth above; and the Customer shall be solely responsible for paying all such permit, inspection or other fees and taxes.

Customer agrees to follow installation and maintenance instructions provided by Native Restoration Services, Inc. for a period of 60 days following installation. Unless otherwise agreed, Customer is responsible for common sense watering practices for all installed plant material.

Tax Exempt Customers: Any Customer eligible for tax exempt status will not be charged state sales tax for materials under this contract only when the Customer provides Native Restoration Services, Inc. a copy of their State’s official tax exempt status notification form, which includes the tax exempt number. Failure to provide this form may result in Customer being charged sales tax for materials under this contract.

Customer agrees that Native Restoration Services, Inc. must have access to the property where contract is to be performed and, while using reasonable care, may cause damage to the property. Customer agrees that Native Restoration Services, Inc. shall not be responsible for such damages resulting while using reasonable care.

A one-third deposit will typically be specified in the above contract. Payment in full is due at completion of work authorized under this contract. Invoicing for interim payments or payments equaling a percentage of work completed may also be submitted to Customer during contract at the discretion of Native Restoration Services, Inc. Any sum not paid on the due date shall bear interest at a rate of 1.5% monthly and may be subject to a 60.00 late fee.

Customer agrees to pay all costs and attorneys’ fees incurred by Native Restoration Services, Inc. in litigation or other proceedings including mechanics’ liens arising from this contract, should Native Restoration Services, Inc. prevail, regardless of which party initiates the proceeding.

Native Restoration Services, Inc. is fully insured carrying liability insurance, worker’s compensation insurance and automobile insurance. Certificate of Insurance will be made available at Customer’s request.

This agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois.