Fall 2026 Tree Plantings

The Carroll County Department of Planning & Land Management is requesting bids on native tree planting and three-year maintenance across 5.61 acres on county-owned, municipal (City of Taneytown), and private properties under RFB #75-F-2-26/27, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. EST. Planting must occur between October 15 and December 15, 2026.

Contractors must furnish all materials, labor, and equipment for site preparation, planting, sheltering, mulching, watering, and three years of maintenance in conformance with individual planting plans and specifications. The contractor must guarantee a 75% plant survival rate at the end of year three and replace dead plants if survival falls below that threshold. Contractors must provide at least three references for similar-sized contracts completed in the past twelve months and either be a member of a professional landscaping organization or have a minimum of five years of documented experience in tree planting.

Bids must be submitted as a firm lump-sum fixed fee on an all-inclusive basis with no exclusions or exceptions. Payment structure: 91% upon inspection and approval of initial planting; 3% plus 34% of the three-year maintenance fee after the first 12-month inspection; 3% plus 33% of maintenance after 24 months; and final 3% plus 33% of maintenance after 36 months, with net 30-day terms. Bid prices must remain valid for 90 days. The project is funded in part by Carroll County dollars and a State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources grant; no prevailing wage requirements apply. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The successful contractor must provide proof of adequate insurance within seven days of award and comply with all state and federal non-discrimination requirements.