Citywide Grow Bag and Field Grown Trees Region 1 & 2

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement for Citywide Grow Bag and Field Grown Trees for Regions 1 & 2, targeting multiple counties including Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond. The solicitation, identified by the contract ID 688b41a4756e5f27b10ddf92, requires technical qualification bid submissions through the NYC PASSPort system, with a bid opening scheduled for August 28, 2025, at 11:30 am via Zoom. A pre-bid meeting for Part 2 is set for August 4, 2025, at 10:00 am, where vendors can access detailed information and ask questions about the contract. The procurement appears to focus on supplying grow bags and field grown trees, though specific technical specifications and deliverable details are not fully elaborated in the provided documentation. Bid documents are available online for free, but vendors must have a NYC ID Account and Login to download solicitation documents. The contract term is specified as 1,460 calendar days, suggesting a multi-year commitment to tree procurement and potentially landscaping or urban forestry initiatives.

The solicitation does not indicate a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside, and the Total MWBE (Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises) Participation Goals are listed at 0%. The contract is subject to Section 6-129 of the New York City Administrative Code regarding MWBE Subcontracting. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and there are no explicit restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. While the exact budget or award value is not specified, the multi-county scope and extended contract term suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity. Interested vendors must carefully review the full bid documents available through the NYC PASSPort system and ensure compliance with all technical qualifications and submission requirements. The comprehensive geographic coverage across five New York City counties indicates a substantial urban landscaping or green infrastructure project.