Citywide Tree Planting

The City of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is soliciting sealed bids for a 2021 City-Wide Tree Planting Program (File No. 2021-033), seeking comprehensive tree planting services throughout the city's municipal area. Interested vendors must submit sealed bids by Thursday, February 25th, 2021 at 2:00 PM to the City Administrative Offices located at 160 South Macy Street. Bidders are required to complete a "Bidder's Proof of Responsibility" documentation at least five days prior to the bid opening, as mandated by Wisconsin Statutes Section 66.0901(2) & (3), with the Director of Public Works making final qualification determinations. Each proposal must include a certified check, bank draft, or bid bond equal to 5% of the gross bid amount, serving as a performance guarantee. Vendors must also complete a "Disclosure of Ownership" form as required by Wisconsin Statutes Section 66.0903(12)(d). Complete digital project bidding documents can be obtained from the City Engineering Office via contact email jmusack@fdl.wi.gov or telephone at 920-322-3453.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors are identified in the available documentation. Bidders should note that the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids without disclosing specific reasons and may waive any formalities in the bidding process. No bid can be withdrawn for thirty days after the bid opening without consent from the Director of Public Works. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the requirement of a bid bond representing 5% of the gross bid suggests the project has a meaningful financial scope. Potential vendors should be prepared to execute and file the proposed contract and performance bond within ten days of receiving the contract award notice. The advertisement was published on February 10th and February 17th, 2021, providing interested contractors a two-week window to prepare and submit their proposals.