New York State Contract Reporter #26-026 B1

City of Long Beach Tree Planting and Equipment Procurement (2026-2028)

The City of Long Beach Department of Public Works is seeking bids for a two-year tree planting contract covering various locations in Long Beach and Nassau County, NY. - Scope of Work: - Removal of existing trees and shrubs, including stumps and roots - Furnishing and installation of new trees (various species, 2"-2.5" caliper, balled and burlap wrapped), shrubs (container-grown and bare-root, 1-5 gallon containers), grasses, groundcovers, topsoil, sod, and grass plugs - Estimated annual planting of 40-60 trees, with specific line items for 120 trees to furnish and install, 40 shrubs (1-3 gallon), and 500 grass plugs (per 100 plugs) - Debris disposal outside city limits - Maintenance and protection of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, including barricades, warning signs, and coordination with local authorities - Written notification to affected property owners and coordination with police, fire, and school district - Provision of one Apple iPad Pro (13-inch, latest model, 1TB, WiFi and Cellular, unlimited 5G service), a protective case, and an infrared thermometer for city use - Requirements: - Contractors must be licensed in the City of Long Beach and comply with NY State Code Rule 753 for utility markouts - Compliance with NY State and Federal prevailing wage laws - Good faith efforts to meet a 10% MWBE participation goal (5% MBE, 5% WBE) for projects over $250,000 - Bid security of 10% of total bid and $50 administrative fee for bidders list - Warranty periods: 24 months for trees, 12 months for shrubs and groundcovers - Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion - No specific OEMs or vendors are named for the plant materials; Apple is the specified OEM for the iPad Pro. - Work is issued by work order as needed during the contract term.

Description

The City of Long Beach is soliciting bids for a two-year tree planting contract from 2026 to 2028. The contract involves removal of trees and shrubs, and furnishing and installation of trees, shrubs, topsoil, and grass plugs at various locations in Nassau. The contractor must maintain safe pedestrian and vehicular traffic, coordinate with local authorities for traffic diversions, and dispose of debris outside city limits. Projects over $250,000 require good faith efforts to meet MWBE goals of 10%. Bidders must pay a $50 administrative fee to be added to the bidders list, and bids are due by April 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

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