Delivery and installation of trees citywide (trees for tampa) RE-bid

The City of Tampa is seeking bids for the Delivery and Installation of Trees Citywide (Trees for Tampa) Re-Bid, solicitation number 25-P-00005, which covers the purchase, delivery, and/or installation of trees for street right-of-ways and public lands within the city. The procurement offers four purchasing divisions: purchase only, purchase and delivery, purchase and delivery with installation, and comprehensive purchase, delivery, installation, and establishment of trees. Tree categories include Shade (Type 1), Conifer (Type 2), and Ornamental (Type 3) trees, with sizes ranging from 3-gallon to 30-gallon containers. Bidders must provide detailed pricing for various tree types and sizes, with the contract period initially set for one year and potential renewal options including one additional two-year period and up to three 30-day extensions. The bid is due on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 3:00 pm, and requires compliance with specific technical specifications for tree quality, handling, planting, and maintenance, including a six-month warranty period for newly planted trees.

The procurement includes significant set-aside and diversity requirements through the City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Program, which mandates participation of Women/Minority Business Enterprises (WMBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE). Bidders must complete detailed documentation, including Diversity Management Information (DMI) Forms and a Good Faith Effort Compliance Plan, demonstrating commitment to engaging minority and women-owned businesses. The city encourages breaking down work into economically feasible portions to facilitate WMBE/SLBE participation and recommends using local business support agencies for recruitment. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation allows for multiple bidder awards and supports Government Purchasing Council members in Hillsborough County. The procurement includes provisions for potential price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index, limited to the previous year's percentage change, and does not obligate the city to purchase minimum or maximum quantities of trees.