Description
The State of Illinois, Department of Transportation, is seeking bids for the purchase of trees, including red oak, swamp white oak, and eastern red cedar, for planting along I-64 at various locations in Illinois. The contractor will be responsible for purchasing the trees, delivering them to the project site, planting the trees, and watering them. The trees must be alive after one year, and the contractor must replace any dead trees at no additional cost. The contractor must also JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators) each site before planting.
• The contractor must provide a certificate of insurance naming the State as an additional insured.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, ordinances, regulations, orders, federal circulars, and all license and permit requirements.
• The contractor must maintain accurate records of all work performed and supplies delivered.
• The contractor must provide a warranty for all supplies and services provided.
• The contractor must immediately notify the State of any event that may have a material impact on their ability to perform the contract.