2-Addendum 1 260233.pdf

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2026-2027 Bareroot Trees
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260233
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Sedgwick County, Kansas

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This is Addendum #1 to a Request for Bid issued by the City of Wichita, Kansas Parks and Recreation Department/Forestry Division for the procurement of bareroot trees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The addendum clarifies specifications and procurement requirements for various tree species and sizes. Bids are due on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via the City's Procurement Portal. The addendum does not specify total quantities or contract duration; these details are referenced in the original RFB 260233.

The addendum addresses substitution allowances, indicating that vendors may propose alternative tree varieties within the same genus if the mature size (canopy height and width) is similar, and tree sizes may vary as long as they meet minimum specifications. Preference will be awarded to vendors whose proposals most closely align with original specifications while maintaining competitive total cost. Vendors are required to acknowledge receipt of the addendum electronically through the City's Procurement Portal and submit acknowledgment with their bid responses. No specific pricing terms, set-asides, funding sources, or award dates are detailed in this addendum document.

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September 16, 2026

CITY OF WICHITA, KANSAS

REQUEST FOR BID NUMBER 260233

ADDENDUM # 1

PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT/FORESTRY DIVISION

DESCRIPTION: 2026-2027 Bareroot Trees

DUE DATE: FRIDAY, September 18, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M.

The following additions, deletions, and/or changes have been added to the specifications and made a part of this BID 260233.

Questions & Answers:

Q: About 1/2 of the trees on this list, we do not grow. Are you excepting substitutions on varieties and sizes?

A: Substitutions for tree type will be considered as long as it is the same genus with similar mature size.

(canopy height and width).

Substitutions for tree size will be considered as long as the tree is at least ¾”.

Preference will be given to the vendor whose proposal most closely meets the original specifications while also considering the total cost.

Each vendor is required to acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by electronic acknowledgement via City’s Procurement Portal (wichita.gov/procurementportal) and to file same with and attached to this bid.

Josh L. Lauber Purchasing Manager

ADDENDUM COVER PAGE

The submitter electronically acknowledges via City’s Procurement Portal (wichita.gov/procurementportal) by completing submission, receipt of this Addendum and the vendor response submitted herewith is in accordance with the information, instruction, and stipulations set forth herein.

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