Street Tree Planting 2025

The City of Ionia is seeking sealed bids from qualified contractors for a Street Tree Planting Project involving the purchase and installation of 32 ball and burlap trees across various city neighborhoods. The procurement involves specific tree species including Armstrong Maple, Autumn Blaze Maple, October Glory Maple, London Planetree, Red Oak, Swamp White Oak, Princeton Elm, Green Vase Zelkova, and Tuliptree. Each tree must meet stringent specifications, including a caliper between 2.5 and 3 inches, single-trunked branching no lower than 3 feet, a minimum mature height of 35 feet, and compatibility with USDA Zone 6a. The project requires delivery and planting between October 1 and November 30, 2025, with trees to be positioned at locations specified by the city at the time of planting. Bidders must submit proposals by September 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bids remaining valid for 120 days to allow for city council review and potential award. The contractor will be responsible for warranties, including replacing any trees that fail within one year of planting at no additional cost.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with the City of Ionia named as an additional insured. The bid requires attachments such as proof of insurance, a non-Iran linked business certification, and potentially a performance bond if the bid exceeds $50,000. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the project involves procuring and planting 32 trees, which suggests a moderate-scale municipal landscaping investment. The city reserves the right to reject any bid and adjust quantities as needed, providing flexibility in the procurement process. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for this tree planting project.