Questions regarding this Request for Quotation should be directed to Facilities Services Manager Jim Reed at (734) 482-4110 or jreed@ypsilibrary.org by Friday, January 30, 2026
GENERAL CONDITIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK
A. Qualifications Contractor must be duly licensed in accordance with all Federal, State and local laws governing the landscaping business. B. Quality The landscaping contractor, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor,” will provide and perform all landscaping services in a professional and timely manner as further addressed in Section – Landscaping Specifications. C. Coverage The Contractor is responsible for the care and maintenance of all lawn, planting beds, beds, trees, decorative trees, shrubs and hedges on the Property. All work shall be performed in a professional manner, using quality equipment and materials, all of which must be maintained and operated by the contractor. It is to be understood that this is the entire job. D. General Conditions The contractor will supply all labor, landscaping equipment and safety equipment in good working condition as to be able to perform all aspects of landscaping. Contractor shall hold and save harmless the Ypsilanti District Library, hereinafter referred to as “Library,” from all claims by others whose personnel or property may be damaged or injured by Contractor, its employees or subcontractors including but not limited to the use of equipment or materials. Contractor shall make reasonable and prompt restitution by cash, replacement or repairs, subject to the approval of the Library, for any damages for which the Contractor is liable, of which the Library shall be sole judge. Contractor shall ensure that its employees and agents conform to all Federal (OSHA), State and Municipal safety and health regulations, and shall assume full responsibility for any violations and/or non-compliance with such regulations. Contractor shall ensure that all of its employees and agents abide by all safety rules and regulations, which may be promulgated from time to time by either party as they pertain to the Contractor’s operations. Contractor will be responsible for regularly informing its employees of all Federal, State and /or local safety regulations. Contractor shall comply, at all times with any and all local, State or Federal rules, regulations and laws regarding anti-discrimination and equal opportunity in employment. Request for Quotation – Landscaping Contractor -- Ypsilanti District Library 2 Contractor shall assign employees who are sufficiently fluent in English: (1) to comprehend the instructions from Library staff; (2) to understand safety and operating instructions on any machinery used; (3) to understand instructions and warnings on any chemicals used; and (4) to communicate with Library personnel during emergencies. Contractor shall at all times maintain good order among its employees and shall ensure compliance with Library rules and regulations (as such may be amended from time to time). Property inspections shall be made by the Contractor after each service and reviewed with the Library Facilities Manager at his request. Contractor will not store any materials or equipment on Library property
