Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #IFB 2026-35

Howard County Solicits Tree Inoculation Services Using Tree-Age or Equivalent

Howard County, Maryland is seeking bids for tree inoculation services to protect public trees from pests and disease. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland, Office of Procurement and Contract Administration - Key contacts include Ana K. Cronk, CPPB - OEMs and Vendors: - Tree-Age (specified inoculant) - County-approved equivalent products may be considered - Products/Services Requested: - Tree inoculation using Tree-Age or approved equivalent - Estimated 15,000 inches of tree diameter at breast height (DBH) to be treated - Application rate: 1 liter per 70 DBH, typically for trees around 18 inches DBH - Service includes all labor, equipment, and materials - Work performed during specified months (April, May, June, September, October) or as directed - Placement and removal of notification cards required - Compliance with Maryland Department of Agriculture requirements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have at least six years of experience in tree inoculation - All work must be performed by registered employees under supervision of a Maryland Certified (Category 3-A) Applicator - Background checks required for all personnel working on-site - Insurance and compliance with County and state regulations mandatory - Contract is piggybackable for use by other public entities - Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Howard County, Maryland (primarily Columbia) - Key locations include the Office of Procurement and Department of Public Works, Bureau of Highways

Description

Howard County, Maryland is soliciting bids for tree inoculation services. The project involves inoculating trees with Tree-Age or a County approved equivalent, including all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the work. The contract period is one year starting around July 1, 2026, with options to renew for five additional one-year terms. The solicitation requires contractors to have at least six years of experience in tree inoculation services and mandates background checks for employees working on-site. Bids are due by June 3, 2026, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

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