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. e . ~ ~HILLS INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS I. City of Arden Hills tree removal contract will cover the period April I , 2006 to December 31, 2006. If the City is satisfied with the performance of the selected contractor, the contract may be extended to the 2007 calendar year. 2. In submitting this bid, the Bidder wlderstands that the City reserves thc right to reject any and all bids. 3. The bid form must be fully completed and signed. The bidder should be prepared to submit a financial and experience statement upon request. 4. In accordance with Arden Hills City Code Chapter 7 (Section 710.12), homeowners are given an opportunity to remove diseased trees from their property. Trees remaining can be assigned to the contractor for removal. Thereafter, the contractor agrees to remove all trees on a given list within 20 days after notification. All accessible stumps must be removed and properly backfilled within 30 days ofthe notification date. 5. The contractor could be called upon at short notice to remove non-diseased storm - damaged, "nuisance" or hazardous trees at contract price from both public and private property. 6. Removal costs indicated on the bid form include the removal and back fill of the stump(s) as well as the trees for Category I - Accessible Trees. 7. The City reserves the right to split the contract according to bids received for trees and stumps (Category I) and trees with access difficulties (Category II). 8. A performance bond equal to the projected project cost is required. Insurance with minimum limits of$1 million (liability), $1 million (property damage), $1 million (auto liability) will be required and proven with a listing ofthc City of Arden Hills as additional insured. Workman's compensation insurance in the amount stated by the State of Minnesota will be required. Proof ofthe above- stated insurance amounts must be provided to the City before tree work ean commence. 9. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a successful record of municipal contracts and be able to submit a list of previous employers and references.