Landscape Services for Regional Tree Planting Projects: Grounds Preparation, Tree Planting, and Mulching

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FY26-0180
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Texas
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Region One ESC is seeking landscape services for grounds preparation, tree planting, and mulching in parks and greenspaces across seven Hidalgo County cities: Alton, Mission, Edinburg, Donna, Mercedes, Harlingen, and San Benito. Responses are due November 18, 2026. The source names no set-aside, preference, or eligibility restriction.

Grounds preparation requires manual removal of grass and weeds within each planting area and in individual 4- to 6-foot diameter rings around each tree. Tree sizes range from 3-, 5-, 7-, 10-, and 15-gallon containers to balled-and-burlapped stock from 1.5 to 4.5 inches caliper. Region One ESC supplies all trees, mulch, and installation materials. The contractor provides its own shovels and rakes, and must mulch all trees. Planting must follow Texas A&M Forest Service guidelines, and the contractor carries no tree warranty.

Pricing is requested as an hourly rate per employee for regular hours and a separate rate for off-hour and holiday work. Crew size varies by project, with a minimum of two employees per day and a maximum of three to four.

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Region One ESC is seeking landscape services to assist with grounds preparation and tree plantings within various parks & greenspaces of the 7 cities of Alton, Mission, Edinburg, Donna, Mercedes, Harlingen & San Benito. Grounds preparation will require manual removal of grass & weeds within the tree planting areas and individual 4 to 6 foot diameter rings around each tree planted. A variety of tree sizes from 3 gallon, 5 gallon, 7 gallon, 10 gallon, 15 gallon and balled & burlaped trees from 1.5 inch up to 4.5 inch caliper will need planting. Mulching of all trees will be required however all mulch, trees and any additional materials necessary for proper tree installation will be provided by Region One ESC. Contractor will be expected to provide their own shovels for digging and rakes for spreading mulch. Contractor is being asked to provide a an hourly rate per employee for regular hours and off hour/ holiday hour rates. Some projects will require a minimum 2 employees per day and a maximum of 3 to 4 employees per day. Contractor will not be responsible for any tree warranty however will be required to properly plant the trees according to Texas A & M Forest Service guidelines.

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