IFB 22-30-230 Tree Planting Services

The City of Salem, Massachusetts is seeking bids from qualified contractors to furnish, transport, and plant a variety of trees throughout the city through Invitation for Bids (IFB) 22-30-230 for Tree Planting Services. The selected contractor will be required to have a certified arborist on site during all tree installations, as well as experience in bare root and balled and burlap tree planting. Bids are due by 11:00 AM on April 8, 2022, and the contract term is for one season from April 11, 2022 to December 31, 2022, with two optional one-season renewals. The IFB outlines detailed submission requirements, including a 5% bid deposit, references, certifications, and the requirement to pay prevailing wages. Pricing is requested on a unit cost basis for various tree types and services such as watering and mulching. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the selected contractor will be required to furnish payment and performance bonds within 10 days of the contract award.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total budget or award value range for this procurement is also not specified.