New York State Contract Reporter #RFP 2026-06

Urban Forestry Tree Planting Services for Saratoga Springs, NY

This opportunity seeks qualified vendors for the City of Saratoga Springs' Urban Forestry Tree Planting Project: - Government Buyer: - City of Saratoga Springs, NY - Department of Public Works and Department of Accounts - Products and Services Requested: - Supply and planting of approximately 300 balled and burlapped deciduous trees (2–2.5 inch caliper) - Tree species include American Basswood, American Beech, American Elm (DED resistant), American Hophornbeam, American Hornbeam, American Sycamore, Amur Maackia, Black Birch, Black Tupelo, Bur Oak, Carolina Silverbell, Common Hackberry, Chestnut Oak, Chinkapin Oak, Choke cherry 'Canada Red', Crabapple, Cucumber Magnolia, Eastern Redbud, Flowering Dogwood, Ginkgo (male only), Katsura Tree, Kentucky Coffeetree, London Planetree, Northern Catalpa, Northern Red Oak, Ohio Buckeye, Pagoda Dogwood, Pin Oak, River Birch, Serviceberry, Scarlet Oak, Showy Mountain Ash, Swamp White Oak, Sweetbay Magnolia, Sweetgum, Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn, Thornless Honeylocust, Tulip Poplar, Turkish Filbert, White Oak, Yellow Buckeye, and Yellowwood - Services include planting, mulching, watering, and a one-year warranty for tree survival and replacement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on Environmental Justice Areas and locations impacted by Ash tree removal - Trees must meet ANSI A300 planting standards and NYS DEC minimum standards - All trees must be balled and burlapped, 2–2.5 inch caliper - One-year guarantee for tree survival and replacement - Vendors must provide quality tree stock and proper installation - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; open to qualified tree suppliers and landscaping firms - Place of performance is public rights-of-way and city-owned trails within Saratoga Springs, NY

Description

The City of Saratoga Springs is soliciting proposals for the Tree Canopy Project, an Urban Forestry Tree Planting initiative. The contract term is three years, and the project involves environmental commodities and consulting services related to tree planting and urban forestry. Interested bidders must submit sealed bids by April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The solicitation includes detailed instructions and requirements, and questions should be directed to the Assistant Purchasing Agent, Stefanie Richards.

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