Replacement Tree Planting - Greenmead Historical Park

The City of Livonia Parks and Recreation Department is requesting bids for replacement tree planting at Greenmead Historical Park in Wayne County, Michigan, with proposals due July 28, 2026. The scope consists of planting two trees — one Liriodendron tulipifera (Tuliptree) and one Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweet Gum) — each measuring 4 inches in caliper, balled and burlapped with natural degradable burlap, standing 10 to 16 feet tall, and meeting ANSI 260.1 2004 and American Association of Nurserymen standards for #1 grade nursery stock.

Planting must be completed by November 15, 2026, during the dormant season, preferably between October 1 and May 1. The contractor must disclose nursery sources to the Greenmead Historical Park Supervisor prior to award and allow Parks and Recreation staff to inspect trees at the nursery before digging and at delivery. Work includes removal of existing trees or stumps, site restoration, proper planting techniques per ANSI A300 standards, two wooden stakes per tree, initial watering of 5 gallons and follow-up watering of 5 gallons one month after planting, mulching with 2 to 3 inches of wood bark or chips, and replacement of dead or dying plants within one growing season.

The contractor must provide a Certificate of Insurance (Form 1304A) covering public liability, property damage, motor vehicle, and worker's compensation, and a Maintenance and Guarantee Bond equal to 100% of the contract price to cover all work and materials for one year following final payment. The City will retain 5% of final payment until warranty inspections are completed and any non-surviving trees are replaced. Bidders must submit unit prices and total prices for each tree species on the provided Contractor Quote Form, including delivery and installation costs.