Tree-Mendous Maryland Nursery

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure the services of Maryland tree nurseries to provide native trees and shrubs for planting through the DNR's Tree-Mendous Maryland program. The plantings will occur on public lands, including parks, community open spaces, rights-of-way, government facilities, and school grounds in Anne Arundel County and the City of Annapolis. The contract will be for a three-year period, and the selected contractor(s) will be required to meet detailed specifications for the tree and shrub material. The contractor will earn a commission on sales, remitting 40% of the commission to the Department. The DNR will promote the program, receive and process orders and payments, and provide the contractor with a current order spreadsheet. Bids are due on April 14, 2022.

This IFB does not have any MBE, SBR, or VSBE participation goals. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and there is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The IFB does not specify a budget range, but the estimated quantities for the program are between 3,000-4,000 trees and shrubs per season.