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Ames Public Library Northeast Flower Bed Planting Project Solicitation

The City of Ames is seeking bids for a planting project at the northeast flower bed of the Ames Public Library. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Finance Department, Purchasing Office - Contact: Quinn Eggink, Procurement Specialist I - Project Scope: - Clearing and grubbing approximately 1,750 square feet of existing perennials and shrubs (no tree removal required) - Supplying and installing 20 cubic yards of amended soil (4-inch depth) - Supplying and installing 18 cubic yards of hardwood mulch (3-inch depth) - Installation of specified plant types and quantities as per project plans - Transportation of all materials to the site - Labor for installation of all plants, soil, and mulch - Products/Services Requested: - Amended soil (20 cubic yards) - Hardwood mulch (18 cubic yards) - Various plants (types and quantities per project plans) - Clearing, grubbing, transportation, and installation services - Notable Requirements: - Lump sum bid covering all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation - Plant substitutions allowed with prior approval - Standard one-year warranty on all plants (removal and re-installation if needed) - Compliance with City insurance standards - Bid validity period of at least 60 days after closing - Project schedule and references for similar projects required - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; plant types and quantities are specified in project plans.

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide and install plants at the northeast flower bed located at Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, Iowa. The project includes clearing, grubbing, soil amendment, mulch application, and plant installation with a standard one-year warranty. Bidders must submit their responses before the deadline, and bids are valid for at least 60 days after the closing date. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding process.

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