Supply and Planting of Trees and Shrubs at Various Locations

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut is requesting proposals for the supply and planting of trees and shrubs at various locations throughout the city for the Department of Public Works, Recreation & Parks, and other departments, with proposals due August 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM and questions due July 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

The scope includes site preparation, installation, staking, mulching, and a two-year establishment and maintenance guarantee period covering approximately 45 tree species in various caliper sizes and 13 shrub species in various container sizes. Unit pricing is required for each species, with all labor, materials, excavation, disposal, mulching, staking, and trunk guards included at no additional cost. Specific planting locations are determined throughout the contract as part of the City's seasonal planting program and provided with each individual planting order. The City anticipates purchase orders with minimum amounts of $2,000 and 30-day completion from order issuance.

Contractors must hold current permits and licenses and provide a Certificate of Insurance with Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, Workers' Compensation per Connecticut law, and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000. A Connecticut-licensed Arborist on staff or Tree Care Industry Association accreditation is highly desirable but not required. If funding sources include federal or state grants, contractors must register with SAM and comply with 2 CFR Part 200.

Evaluation weights qualifications and experience at 35 percent, proposed fees at 40 percent, overall proposal impression at 10 percent, and additional considerations including interview performance and community tree event participation at 15 percent. Contract performance runs from October 2026 through October 2029. Anticipated contract award will be authorized by Norwalk City Council in September 2026. Performance bonds and RFP deposits are not required. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's Bonfire portal.