City of Wilmington NC #RFP-S12-0925

Award for Citywide Tree Planting and Maintenance in Wilmington, NC (FY26)

The City of Wilmington, NC has awarded a contract for a citywide tree planting and maintenance project for fiscal year 2026. - Government Buyer: - City of Wilmington, Purchasing Division - Contracting office: 929 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 - Awarded Vendor: - Thorpe Landscapes of Wilmington, LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Supply and planting of 632 trees across public rights-of-way and city parks - Tree species include: Acer buergerianum, Quercus virginiana, Ulmus americana 'Princeton', and over 25 other specified varieties - Tree sizes range from 2-inch to 4-inch caliper and 6-foot to 10-foot height, as specified per species - Labor, materials, and equipment for planting and maintenance - 18-month tree survival guarantee required for all plantings - Notable Requirements: - All tree planting must be completed within 90 days of project start - Emphasis on participation from MBE/WBE/HUB/DBE firms - Compliance with non-discrimination and safety/utility protection policies - Mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held at MLK Community Center - Estimated contract value: $577,023.50

Description

The City of Wilmington issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for city-wide tree planting for fiscal year 2026. The project involves supplying labor and materials required to plant and maintain 632 trees as specified in the technical specifications. The contract was awarded to Thorpe Landscapes of Wilmington, LLC with a total value of approximately $577,023.50. The solicitation closed on September 25, 2025, and the award was made on October 21, 2025. The primary contact for the project is Aaron Reese, Forestry Management Supervisor.

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