Spring 2025 Tree Sourcing and Delivery

The Town of Bristol, Rhode Island, located in Bristol County, is seeking sealed bids for Spring 2025 Tree Sourcing and Delivery under Bid #1062, with the primary objective of procuring 91 trees across two size categories: small trees (20' to 30' at maturity, 1.5 to 2.0 inch caliper) and medium to large trees (30' to 70' at maturity, 1.5 to 2.0 inch caliper). The deliverables require comprehensive nursery stock that meets specific health, growth, and labeling standards, with trees to be delivered to an agreed-upon location in Bristol through two staggered deliveries to facilitate planting. Bidders must be registered and licensed arborists or nursery operators, with a preference for local or regional firms in southeast New England. The sealed proposals are due by twelve o'clock P.M. local time on April 16, 2025, with bid opening scheduled for 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, during the Town Council meeting at Bristol Town Hall. Contract award will be based on the lowest evaluated bid price, considering how well the specifications have been met, with bidders required to demonstrate compliance with detailed tree sourcing and delivery requirements.

The procurement includes a mandatory 15% EPA Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, requiring bidders to submit a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Utilization Plan as part of their proposal. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workman's Compensation and Comprehensive General Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, the procurement is focused on a precise tree acquisition strategy for the town's spring 2025 planting initiatives. The contract places significant emphasis on local economic participation and diversity in vendor selection, with additional weight given to businesses from the southeast New England region. No incumbent vendors are identified in the current documentation, and there are no explicit mentions of integration requirements with existing municipal infrastructure or technology systems. The procurement appears to be a straightforward tree sourcing project aimed at enhancing the town's urban landscape through strategic tree placement and procurement.