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Lot 8: Pruning of Landscape Plantings - Trees Prune trees as required. This will encompass the shortening of branches in proportion to their growth for the purpose of making a well proportioned tree with proper balance. Trees may be from twelve feet ( 12') to thirty five ( 35') in height. Cut all branches with a slanting cut just above a live and healthy bud. Remove branches that are dead, broken, diseased or badly bruised or branches that are interfering with or hindering the healthy growth of the tree with a clean cut made flush with the collar of the branch. Take care in pruning to preserve the natural character of the tree. Prune evergreens only to the extent of removing broken or damaged branches. Do not perform under- trimming or heading- back procedures. The Department will direct the time and place for the pruning of trees. The areas where the pruning is to be performed will be identified by the Roadside Environment District Administrator prior to any scheduled work. An approximate number of trees for pruning is ten ( 10). The actual number shall be determined by the Department.

Lot 8: Pruning of Landscape Plantings - Trees Prune trees as required. This will encompass the shortening of branches in proportion to their growth for the purpose of making a well proportioned tree with proper balance. Trees may be from twelve feet ( 12') to thirty five ( 35') in height. Cut all branches with a slanting cut just above a live and healthy bud. Remove branches that are dead, broken, diseased or badly bruised or branches that are interfering with or hindering the healthy growth of the tree with a clean cut made flush with the collar of the branch. Take care in pruning to preserve the natural character of the tree. Prune evergreens only to the extent of removing broken or damaged branches. Do not perform under- trimming or heading- back procedures. The Department will direct the time and place for the pruning of trees. The areas where the pruning is to be performed will be identified by the Roadside Environment District Administrator prior to any scheduled work. An approximate number of trees for pruning is ten ( 10). The actual number shall be determined by the Department.

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking bids for a term contract for retroreflective sheeting. The contract duration is from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Bid prices must include delivery charges, free on board (FOB) to various destinations in Ohio. Minimum delivery order is **** must be made within 30 calendar days upon written or verbal notification of a valid state of Ohio purchase order. Delivery hours are 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise permitted. Bidders must comply with specific product specifications outlined in the 2023 Ohio Department of Transportation Construction and Material Specifications (CMS) Handbook. The successful bidder must provide technical assistance to the ODOT sign shop. The contract is a fixed-price with economic adjustment. Detailed documentation is required to support price increases. Bidders must register as a state of Ohio supplier and obtain an Oaks vendor identification number within 14 calendar days of contract award. Bids must be submitted electronically in Ohio Buys by the published deadline. Any discrepancies, omissions, ambiguities, or conflicts in the bidding documents must be brought to the department's attention at least three business days prior to the bid submission deadline. The department reserves the right to hold prebid conferences. Late bids will not be accepted. All bids are firm once opened. The department reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award partial contracts, or rebid. The department reserves the right to request additional information to evaluate a bidder's responsiveness and responsibility. The department may require bidders to provide sample supplies or equipment. The department is authorized to prepare specifications and establish contracts to obtain the supplies, equipment, and/or services referenced in this procurement. All products must be new. The department may use brand name or equal specifications. Statements or modifications that deviate from the terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements may render a bid nonresponsive. Any purchase estimates are considered estimates only. The department reserves the right to reject any or all bid responses, award partial contracts, or choose to rebid. The department reserves the right to reject any or all bid responses, award partial contracts, or choose to rebid.