Implementation of Street Right of Way Stocking Plan

The City of Dunkirk Department of Planning & Development is requesting proposals for implementation of a Street Right of Way Stocking Plan involving the planting of 200 native species trees during Fall 2026, with proposals due August 18, 2026 and questions due August 3, 2026. This is a New York State prevailing wage project (PRC# 2025010790) subject to certified payroll logs for labor scope of work, and carries MWBE goals of 15 percent for both MBE and WBE categories.

The contractor shall supply 95 small, 70 medium, and 35 large trees selected from an approved list of NYS DEC Region 9 native species, along with all tree planting supplies, equipment, materials, and labor for installation in approved vacant spaces throughout the city. The contractor must provide a minimum one-year replacement warranty on all planted trees and develop a detailed five-year maintenance plan covering inspections, disease treatment, watering, and pruning. Comprehensive insurance requirements include workers' compensation, New York State disability coverage, and general liability coverage with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate for bodily injury and property damage.

Evaluation allocates 100 points across demonstrated municipal experience (20 points), ability to meet the Fall 2026 planting schedule (25 points), availability of approved native species trees (25 points), references and past performance (5 points), and cost competitiveness (25 points). Fee proposals must itemize tree stock costs, planting supplies, and labor installation at prevailing wage rates. The city anticipates contract award on August 26, 2026 and project kickoff on September 1, 2026. Greener Gardens, Dunkirk, NY, is identified as a business previously awarded an identical or substantially similar contract within the past five years.