Opportunity
Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #SLCo PAR040326 - RFI
Salt Lake County Sole Source Procurement for Tree Planting Materials and Services from Tree Utah
Posted
April 03, 2026
Respond By
April 10, 2026
Identifier
SLCo PAR040326 - RFI
NAICS
115310
Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation Division is seeking to standardize tree planting materials and services through a sole source procurement with Tree Utah, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. - Government Buyer: - Salt Lake County, Division of Contracts and Procurement (Parks & Recreation Division) - OEM/Vendor Highlight: - Tree Utah (non-profit, sole source provider) - Products and Quantities: - Approximately 1,500 trees for planting in County parks over five years - Mulch, soil amendments, and sundries to support tree establishment (no specific quantities or part numbers provided) - Services Requested: - Tree planting, establishment, ongoing tree care, and employee education on tree care - Notable Requirements: - Compatibility with existing tree planting and care services provided by Tree Utah - Economic value due to Tree Utah's ability to source materials at discounted rates - Alignment with County environmental and social objectives, including urban canopy enhancement and educational outreach - Estimated Value: - Fully loaded cost of $330 per tree, totaling approximately $495,000 over five years - Place of Performance: - Salt Lake County Parks (various locations within Salt Lake County)
Description
Salt Lake County is seeking information regarding a sole source procurement for tree planting materials to be provided by Tree Utah, a non-profit organization currently contracted for tree planting services. The county intends to enter into a sole source standardization contract with Tree Utah for the supply of trees, mulch, soil amendments, and related materials at a reduced rate. This procurement supports the planting of approximately 1,500 trees in county parks over five years, aiming to enhance environmental and social outcomes. Interested parties who disagree with the sole source justification are invited to submit comments by April 10, 2026.