Opportunity
Rock Island Civicplus #Tree Planting Contract - 2026
Tree Planting Contract for 30 Trees in City of Rock Island Public Rights of Way and Parks
Posted
April 01, 2026
Identifier
Tree Planting Contract - 2026
NAICS
561730
The City of Rock Island Public Works Department is seeking bids for a Tree Planting Contract to plant 30 trees in public rights of way and parks. - Government Buyer: - City of Rock Island Public Works Department - Products/Services Requested: - Planting of 30 trees, minimum 2.5-inch diameter, across five species: - Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera): 8 trees - Gingko Autumn Gold/Princeton Sentry (Ginkgo biloba): 8 trees - Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus): 5 trees - London Planetree (Platanus x acerifolia): 5 trees - Bald Cypress Shawnee Brave (Taxodium Distichum): 4 trees - Tree planting services including site preparation, planting, watering, mulching, pruning, site cleanup, and a two-year guarantee - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations - Contractor must provide insurance and bonding (bid security, performance, labor, material, and maintenance bond) - Lump sum payment upon successful completion - Planting must occur during specified spring or fall windows, with work hours from 7 a.m. to dusk, Monday through Saturday - All trees must be guaranteed for two years after installation - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified contractors - Delivery and performance locations include City of Rock Island public rights of way, parks, and designated city facilities
Description
The City of Rock Island is soliciting bids from contractors for a Tree Planting Contract involving the planting of 30 trees in public rights of way and parks. The contract requires compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and includes detailed specifications for tree planting, maintenance, and safety standards. Bids are due by April 8, 2026, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The contractor must provide a cost schedule and meet insurance and bonding requirements.