Tree/Shrub Fall Planting

The City of Livonia Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a contractor for a tree and shrub fall planting project at Greenmead Historical Park's Special Events Parking Lot located at 20501 Newburgh Road in Livonia, Michigan. The procurement opportunity requires landscaping services involving the removal of existing gravel and crabapple trees, ground preparation, and precise planting of specific tree and shrub species including 2 Spiraea prunifolia, 1 Potentilla fruiticosa, 6 Ilex verticillata, 3 Weigela florida, 3 Prunus serrulata, and 3 Malus 'Red Baron'. Bidders must submit responses by 2 p.m. on September 2, 2025, through bidnetdirect.com and provide at least three references for similar projects completed within the past five years. The project requires detailed specifications for tree size, root ball, and nursery standards, with a project completion deadline of October 3, 2025. A site visit is available by appointment during the week of August 25, 2025, though it is not mandatory, and interested parties can contact Emily at 248-477-7375 or etchorz@livonia.gov to schedule a visit.

The contract will be subject to a 5% retention until a warranty inspection is completed, with the contractor responsible for obtaining permits, securing utilities, handling and planting trees, and site restoration. The contractor must provide a one-year guarantee on planted materials, with the potential requirement to replace any trees that do not survive the first growing season. While the document does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations, it implies that qualified landscaping contractors with demonstrable experience in similar municipal tree planting projects will be considered. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the procurement appears to be a standalone project without reference to existing infrastructure integration. The document does not explicitly state a total contract value or specific budget range for the project, leaving the financial details to be determined through the bidding process.