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INTRODUCTION The City of Ramsey, Minnesota, (the "City") is inviting interested contractors to submit written proposals for private property abatement services ( "RFP(s) "). Interested Abatement Service Contractors ( "Contractors ") may submit proposals for Clean Up Services, Mowing Services and /or Property Securement. Each proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope, however proposals submitted from one interested Contractor for more than one abatement service may be submitted in the same envelope. To be considered a valid proposal, all Contractors must submit proposals consistent with the terms and conditions outlined within this RFP on or by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009. A copy of the RFP can be requested by contacting Chief James Way, Ramsey Police Department, 7550 Sunwood Dr NW, Ramsey, MN 55303, or by calling (763) 427 -6812 or email at jway @ci.ramsey.mn.us. SCOPE OF SERVICES The Scope of Services applicable to this RFP shall include abatement services on public or private property. The Abatement Services will include the abating of a public nuisance or violation of City Code as directed by the City Administrator or his or her designee. The public nuisances to be abated shall include; but not be limited to junk automobiles, the storage of junk, trash, rubbish or refuse of any kind, all as defined by City Code Section 5.12. ( "Clean -up Services "). In addition, the abatement services shall also include storage / securement of removed automobiles and /or other removed items of personal property ( "Property Securement Services ") and weed /grass mowing ( "Mowing Services "). All of the above services are hereinafter collectively referenced as ( "Abatement Services "). Each contract will be for a two (2) year term. RFP PROCESS AND LIMITATIONS Contractors should note that this is a request for proposals and not a request for bids. The City will take all factors into consideration when determining the appropriate service provider for the City. This RFP outlines minimum terms and conditions that must be met in order to be considered a viable proposal.. Any proposal that does not meet the minimum requirements will be rejected. Contractors have the option of making a proposal that is above and beyond the minimum terms and conditions. There will be no public bid opening. The'RFP does not commit the City to award or pay any costs incurred in preparation of a Contractor's proposal. The City, may - modify any part of the RFP at any time prior to the contract selection. The City will modify the RFP only by issuing a written addendum. Addenda will be consecutively numbered in the order they are issued. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The City reserves the right to cancel this RFP if it is in the best interests of the City. The selection of the Contractor is subject to final approval of the Ramsey City Council.