SLCo -Tree Planting, On-going Tree Care & Employee Education - Notice of Sole Source

Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation Division is pursuing a sole source/standardization procurement with Tree Utah, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, for comprehensive tree-related services. The procurement encompasses tree planting, establishment, ongoing tree care, and employee tree care education programs. The contract opportunity was publicly noticed on August 13, 2025, with a response deadline of August 20, 2025. Interested parties who disagree with the sole source designation are instructed to email the Salt Lake County Contracts and Procurement Division contact prior to the RFI closing date. The procurement appears focused on environmental sustainability and urban forestry, with Tree Utah serving as the exclusive vendor for these specialized services. The scope suggests a targeted approach to enhancing local park and recreation infrastructure through strategic tree management and community education initiatives.

The procurement appears to be specifically designated for Tree Utah as a sole source vendor, which implies limited competitive bidding opportunities. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Tree Utah likely meets specific qualifications that distinguish it from standard commercial vendors. The contract seems structured to leverage the organization's specialized expertise in urban forestry and environmental education. No specific budget range or award value was explicitly stated in the available documentation. The sole source designation suggests that Tree Utah possesses unique capabilities or technical expertise that cannot be readily replicated by alternative vendors in the Salt Lake County region. While the exact monetary value is not disclosed, the procurement indicates a commitment to ongoing tree management and environmental stewardship within Salt Lake County's parks and recreation infrastructure.