Westchester County Westchestercounty #42975_ReforestationGlenIslandRFPall_2026.04.09.10.21.39

Reforestation and Adaptive Management Services for Glen Island Park, New Rochelle, NY

Westchester County Department of Planning is seeking proposals for reforestation and adaptive management services at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle, NY. - Scope of Work: - Furnishing and installing native plant materials in two fenced planting areas totaling approximately 3.3 acres - Installation of 2,310 linear feet of 5-foot woven wire fence with four gates - Hydroseeding with 13,800 sq ft of native seed mix (including cover crop) - Planting 16 woody plants (5-gallon containers), 1,105 woody plants (1-2 gallon containers), and 1,202 herbaceous plugs - Three years of adaptive management services, including annual reporting, site assessment, invasive species management, and ongoing maintenance - Allowance for additional planting, invasive species intervention, and unusual fence repair - Notable Requirements: - All plant materials must be ecotype-specific, with evidence required for Ecotype 59 or nearby sources - Contractor must demonstrate experience in native plant community establishment and adaptive management - Qualified specialists required, including certified arborists and personnel trained in biological systems - Compliance with prevailing wage and accessibility standards (Section 508 and WCAG) - No specific OEMs or branded products are named; plant materials must meet specified ecological and quality standards. - Place of performance is Glen Island Park, New Rochelle, NY, with oversight by the Westchester County Department of Planning.

Description

The Westchester County Department of Planning is soliciting proposals for furnishing and installing native plants and providing adaptive management services for reforestation at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle, NY. The project covers two planting areas totaling approximately 3.3 acres, with installation starting in fall 2026 and ongoing maintenance and adaptive management through 2029. The scope includes site preparation, planting, fence installation, invasive species management, annual reporting, and plant maintenance with a guarantee period. Qualified landscape contractors with experience in native plant communities and adaptive management are invited to submit proposals by May 7, 2026.

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