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1 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the Public Works Administration Office, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, until 5:00 p.m., on Friday, May 28, 2010 for the furnishing of all labor, equipment and materials for the cutting and extermination of hazardous vegetation located in the public right-of-way and on private property: Bidders are required to be licensed in accordance with and comply with the "Public Contractor's License Law of the State of Montana." Bidders shall bid on bid proposal forms addressed to the Public Works Administration Office, City of Missoula, enclosed in sealed envelopes plainly marked on the outside; “2010 Hazardous Vegetation and Nuisance Weeds Cutting and Exterminating Program", SEALED BID. The envelopes shall also be marked with the Contractor's Identification Number, or Social Security Number. Pursuant to Section 18-1-102 Montana Code Annotated, the City is required to provide purchasing preferences to resident Montana vendors and/or for products made in Montana if the bid is from a vendor in a state which enforces a bid preference on a basis other than a reciprocal basis. No bid will be considered which includes federal excise tax, since the City is exempt there from and will furnish to the successful bidder certificates of exemption. Bid forms and specifications may be secured from Public Works Administration Office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802. The City of Missoula reserves the right to reject any and all bids and if all bids are rejected, to re-advertise under the same or new specifications, or to make such an award as, in the judgment of its officials, best meets the City's requirements. The City reserves the right to waive any technicality in the bidding, which is not of a substantial nature. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the Hazardous Vegetation Program Specialist prior to 5:00 p.m., May 28, 2010. Peggy Diamond, Program Specialist PUBLICATION NOTICE DATES: May 16, 2010 May 23, 2010