2026 Street Tree Planting Program

The Township of Lower Merion is requesting sealed proposals for the 2026 Street Tree Planting Program, planting approximately 200 ball-and-burlap trees throughout the township, with proposals due August 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via the PennBid Bonfire platform (Contract 26-23-51-55). The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements and Public Works Employment Verification Act compliance, including E-Verify verification for all workers.

The scope encompasses 20 primary tree species at 2.5- to 3.0-inch caliper, with quantities ranging from 3 to 25 trees per species, including Persian Ironwood, Paperbark Maple, Black Gum, American Elm, and Swamp White Oak; three alternate species items are also included. Bidders must demonstrate sufficient inventory of requested species as determined by the Township Arborist. Proposals must include completed bid sheets with unit prices for each species, a statement of bidder qualifications, insurance documentation, non-collusion affidavits, and employment verification forms.

A bid guaranty is required. Performance bonds and labor-and-materials bonds are each required at 100 percent of the contract amount. Bidders must carry commercial general liability insurance with a minimum $2 million aggregate / $1 million per-occurrence limit, workers' compensation insurance, and automobile liability insurance at $1 million combined single limit, with the Township named as an additional insured.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Written questions regarding project scope are due by end of business on Friday, August 7, 2026. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids.