The City of Sarasota is seeking bids for blown-in engineered wood fiber and mulch installation services. The contract will be for a period of three years with two one-year extensions. The city is looking for a contractor to provide these services for various locations within the city. The bid must include pricing for the services, and the city reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. The city also encourages local businesses to participate in the bidding process and has established a local preference policy to support local vendors. Some key points to consider include: * The contract will be for a period of three years with two one-year extensions. * The city is looking for a contractor to provide blown-in engineered wood fiber and mulch installation services. * The bid must include pricing for the services. * The city reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. * The city has established a local preference policy to support local vendors. * The city encourages local businesses to participate in the bidding process. * The contractor will be required to provide a copy of their occupational license/Business Tax Receipt to be eligible for local preference. * The city will verify the responsiveness and responsibility of the bidders before awarding the contract. * The city may request additional information from the bidders during the evaluation process. * The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. * The city reserves the right to negotiate the contract price with the selected bidder. * The contractor will be required to provide a performance bond and liability insurance. * The city will provide payment to the contractor based on the terms of the contract. * The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. * The city has the right to terminate the contract if the contractor fails to perform their obligations. Some key requirements for the contractor include: * Providing blown-in engineered wood fiber and mulch installation services. * Providing pricing for the services. * Complying with all applicable laws and regulations. * Providing a copy of their occupational license/Business Tax Receipt. * Providing a performance bond and liability insurance. * Complying with the city's local preference policy. * Participating in the city's local hiring initiatives. * The city encourages contractors to hire local residents for the project. * The city will provide assistance with local hiring efforts through Suncoast Workforce. * The contractor will be required to make every effort to employ local residents before hiring non-local residents. * The contractor will be required to comply with the city's drug-free workplace policy. * The contractor will be required to provide a certification of their drug-free workplace program. * The city reserves the right to inspect the contractor's workplace to ensure compliance with the drug-free workplace policy.