2024-2025 Tree Planting Landscape Services

The Town of Bristol, Rhode Island, located in Bristol County, is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive Tree Planting Landscape Services contract for the 2024-2025 calendar years. The procurement, identified as Bid #1054, seeks a qualified contractor to plant approximately 250 trees during the contract period, with trees ranging from 1.5 to 2.0 inches in caliper. The services will include complete tree planting operations, encompassing transportation, planting, staking, mulching, and site cleanup, with trees to be planted seasonally in spring and autumn in batches of 60 to 100 trees. Bidders must be registered and licensed arborists or nursery operators, with a preference for local or regional firms. The bid is due on October 9, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. local time, with bids to be publicly opened at Town Hall. The contract term is two years, with a potential one-year extension contingent on mutual agreement, and will be awarded to the lowest, evaluated bid price based on how well the specifications are met.

The procurement includes specific diversity and inclusion requirements, with an EPA Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 15% of the total construction cost. Bidders must submit a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Utilization Plan Form as part of their proposal. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating Workman's Compensation and Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000. The town has structured the procurement uniquely, with a separate Bid #1053 covering tree sourcing and delivery, though it is acceptable for a single company to submit bids for both tree sourcing and planting if they are capable of performing both functions. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the available documents, the scope suggests a moderate-sized municipal landscaping contract focused on urban forest enhancement and maintenance. The procurement emphasizes technical competence, local economic participation, and comprehensive tree planting services that meet specific municipal environmental and aesthetic objectives.