Specifications include, but are not limited to: SCOPE OF CONTRACT 1.1 It is the intent of the City of Lincoln, Parks & Recreation Department (hereinafter referred to as “Owner”), to solicit bids for qualified contractors and/or nurseries for the purchase and installation of trees in the public Right-of-Way (ROW), and the establishment and maintenance of these trees for a two (2) year period. 1.2 Contracts will be awarded to the Contractor(s) who’s bid substantially meets all the required specifications, duties, terms and conditions as defined in this request and whose pricing is determined to be fair and reasonable according to comparisons of other bidders. 1.3 Any deviation from these Specifications or any other bid document must be documented on Company Letterhead and attached to the Supplier Response section of your e-bid response. 1.4 Contractor must submit their bid and all attachments via the City/County e-bid system. 1.4.1 To submit a bid, Contractor must be registered with the City of Lincoln/ Lancaster County Purchasing Department. 1.4.2 To register, go to the City of Lincoln website; Lincoln.ne.gov and type bid in the search box, click on “Supplier Registration” and follow instructions to complete. 1.5 All inquiries regarding these specifications shall be directed, via email request, to Sharon Mulder, Assistant Purchasing Agent, smulder@lincoln.ne.gov. 1.5.1 These inquiries and/or electronic responses shall be distributed to prospective Contractors as an electronic addendum if applicable. 1.5.2 All inquiries must be submitted to the Purchasing Office five calendar days prior to the bid opening. 1.5.3 Contractors are not allowed to discuss this bid with any Owner employee or elected official other than the City/County Purchasing Staff through the award process. 1.5.3.1 Failure to follow this requirement may result in immediate disqualification of your bid. 1.6 An awarded contract is not assignable without the written approval of the Owner in the form of a Contract Amendment. 1.7 Contractor shall maintain existing functions and utilities at the construction site(s) and protect the public, employees, public facilities, and buildings against damage during all phases of planting. 1.7.1 Any damage done to any part of the Owner’s property which is not part of the predetermined construction will be immediately repaired by the Contractor at no charge to the Owner or Public. 1.7.2 Contractor shall not store construction products, tools or supplies in an area other than what is designated as a staging area by the Contract Administrator. 1.7.3 Any fees and/or costs of permits, lane closures, etc. pertaining to this project shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.