RFB - 2026 & optional 2027 right-of-way street tree removal program

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - PUBLIC SERVICE DIVISION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2026 & Optional 2027 RIGHT-OF-WAY STREET TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM Sealed proposals will be received VIA THE MITN WEBSITE ONLY (WWW.MITN.INFO), by the City of Livonia, Michigan, as owner, until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, OCTOBER 21, 2026. At which time said proposals will be opened and publicly read VIA ZOOM. Physical bid submission will not be accepted. Late bids will not be considered. Vendors may attend the bid opening virtually by using the following credentials: Bid Opening Access By Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82294127641 By Phone: Phone (312) 626-6799 Webinar ID: 822 9412 7641 The City of Livonia seeks proposals for the following: 2026 & Optional 2027 RIGHT-OF-WAY STREET TREE REMOVAL PROGRAMInstructions to bidders and specifications may be obtained by registering with the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) at www.MITN.info Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the Director of Finance of the City of Livonia. Instructions to Bidders and Specifications for items required may be obtained at the Office of the Director of finance, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting to explain the project and answer any questions will be held in person on OCTOBER 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Prospective bidders should meet in the Main Conference Room of the Public Service Division, 12973 Farmington Road. For additional information contact Gus Kandah, Purchasing Manager at gkandah@livonia.gov. Bids will not be considered from firms who do not attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the proposal, as security for the acceptance of the contract. A Bid Bond in the Michigan standard form issued by an approved surety company may be furnished in lieu of a cashier's check. Vendors who wish to submit bid deposits in the form a cashier's check may do so by taking a photo of the cashier's check and uploading it with their bid response. The cashier's check must be made payable to the City of Livonia and should reference the bid for which it is being submitted. The photo must be of the actual check itself. The Purchasing Manager will contact firms directly to make arrangements for turning in bid deposit checks. Company checks are not acceptable. Cashier's checks must be submitted. No bidder may withdraw his proposal within sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening thereof. All work must be completed within 60 days of award notice, unless extended by the City. The City reserves the right to reject or accept any or all proposals in whole or in part and waive any irregularities therein. Acceptance of any proposal does not constitute a binding agreement until a written Contract is signed by both parties.