Planting, Tree and Shrub

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is soliciting bids for a tree and shrub planting project located in the Douglas Creek Tree Mitigation Area, situated 11 miles west and 2.5 miles south of Garrison, ND. The procurement involves transporting, handling, and hand planting a total of 12,500 shrubs and 350 trees across four designated planting areas totaling 23.1 acres. The project requires the successful bidder to pick up pre-purchased rooted stock from the South McLean County Soil Conservation District and plant them according to NDDOT specifications, with NDDOT staff present to approve planting techniques, transport, and care. Bid responses must include pricing for all line items, with the contract award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key deadlines include a bid opening date of December 5, 2024, at 2:00pm CT, and a contract performance period from December 1, 2024, to June 1, 2025. The solicitation requires vendors to submit a complete bid response sheet with pricing for all areas and line items, with incomplete submissions potentially being rejected.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting open competition for qualified contractors. The project does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or small businesses. The total project scope covers four distinct planting areas with varying quantities of shrubs and trees: Area 1 with 4,725 shrubs and 135 trees, Area 2 with 6,050 shrubs and 170 trees, Area 3 with 975 shrubs and 25 trees, and Area 4 with 750 shrubs and 20 trees. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the complexity and scale of the project suggest a substantial contract value. The work is to be performed F.O.B. at each specified area within the Douglas Creek Public Use Area, with the contractor responsible for transportation and precise placement of vegetation. Vendors seeking additional information can contact the procurement officer, Jalen Sprecher, for clarification on project requirements.