Heritage Tree Planting

The City of Quincy, Massachusetts, through its Department of Natural Resources, is soliciting bids for Heritage Tree Planting Services, a procurement opportunity focused on furnishing and planting new trees across various city locations. The contract involves procuring and installing trees with varying caliper sizes, including 2.5" to 3", 6" to 7", 8" to 9", and 9' to 10' specimens. Bidders must submit sealed proposals to the Purchasing Department at Quincy City Hall by April 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., with detailed specifications available on the city's website (www.quincyma.gov) and at the Purchasing Department during business hours. Potential bidders are required to direct any inquiries to Kathryn R. Logan, Chief Procurement Officer, via email, with questions accepted until March 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The city will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, pricing balance, and overall alignment with municipal interests, reserving the right to reject any or all submissions deemed unsuitable. Evaluation criteria will prioritize firm bid prices and proposals that best serve the City of Quincy's objectives for urban tree planting and landscaping.

While the provided documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the procurement appears open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the tree planting specifications. The bid does not reference incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements for integration. The City of Quincy has structured the procurement to allow competitive bidding from various landscape and arboricultural service providers. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement suggests a localized project scope targeting municipal tree enhancement and environmental sustainability efforts. The procurement process indicates the city's commitment to maintaining and expanding its urban forest through strategic tree planting services, with potential future opportunities for ongoing landscape management and green infrastructure development.