Palm Tree Planting
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 260026-B-PH
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- 595 Nursery (Plants) Stock, Equipment, And Supplies
- 59540 Nursery, Greenhouse And Floral Supplies: Labels, Planters, Pots, Tags, Trellises, Etc.
- 94784 Tree Farm Operation And Management Services
- 98562 Plant (Nursery Stock) Rental And Leasing Services
- 98836 Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, Edging, Plant (Not Tree) Trimming, Etc.
- 98852 Landscaping (Including Design, Fertilizing, Planting, Etc., But Not Grounds Maintenance Or Tree Trimming Services)
Opportunity details come from ctsfl.bonfirehub.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Tarpon Springs, Florida has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 260026-B-PH for Palm Tree Planting services, targeting qualified suppliers or nurseries to purchase, deliver, and install Sylvester Palm Trees on an as-needed basis. The procurement seeks approximately 15 Florida Fancy Sylvester Palms with specific requirements, including a clear trunk of 10-12 feet in the base bid and an alternate option for 12-14 foot clear trunk trees. The deliverables include high-quality, healthy trees to be installed at the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks along Dodecanese Blvd., with an anticipated installation of five trees during the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The bid also includes an optional Arborjet Palm Tree Inoculation service, which involves a one-year treatment program with quarterly applications. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including references, personnel qualifications, equipment lists, insurance certificates, and various legal certifications. The bid was released on September 26, 2025, with proposals due on October 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., and the initial contract term is set for three years with potential extension.
The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract allows for pricing to be firm for the initial one-year term, with potential Consumer Price Index adjustments in subsequent years. The City reserves the right to select any combination of base and alternate bids that best serve its interests. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid emphasizes specific requirements for tree condition, root ball preparation, and warranty provisions. The documentation suggests that potential bidders must demonstrate capability in tree selection, transportation, and installation, with a focus on providing premium quality Sylvester Palms. The bid includes provisions for tree health, with specific requirements for root ball preparation and overall tree condition. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the procurement suggests a moderate-scale project focused on landscape enhancement for the City of Tarpon Springs.
Opportunity text
The City of Tarpon Springs, Florida is soliciting Bids from qualified suppliers or nurseries for the purchase, delivery and installation of Sylvester Palm Trees on an as-needed basis in accordance with the specifications outlined below. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing high-quality, healthy trees that meet or exceed the stated criteria and delivering to, and planting at, the designated project site.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1-260026-B-PH Palm Tree Planting Bid.pdf |
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