23-04-PRCS Tree Planting on Salem Common

The City of Salem, Massachusetts is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a tree planting project on the Salem Common. The scope of work involves the planting of various canopy and flowering tree species, including Horse Chestnut, Tulip Tree, Black Tupelo, London Plane, Swamp White Oak, Scarlett Oak, Princeton American Elm, and Jefferson American Elm. The base bid includes 19 trees, with an additional 2 trees as an Add Alternate 1 option. The contractor will be responsible for supplying all plant material, verifying existing conditions, and obtaining approval from the Landscape Architect before commencing the planting. The project has specific planting notes and requirements, including staking, drainage testing, and proper planting techniques. Bids are due by 11:00 AM on June 22, 2022, and the contract will be for a term of one season, commencing around June 15, 2022 and terminating on December 31, 2022, with a 2-year guarantee period ending on December 31, 2024.

The IFB does not provide details on set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, or any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors. The document also does not include information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or possible award values or budget ranges. The focus of the IFB is solely on the technical specifications and requirements for the tree planting project, and bidders must meet minimum requirements around experience, competency, equipment, and having a certified arborist on-site. The City of Salem reserves the right to cancel the IFB or reject any or all bids.