City of Houston BeaconBid #INF-2026-0189

City of Houston Solicits Locally-Sourced Tree Seedlings for Reforestation

The City of Houston is soliciting bids for the supply of a diverse range of tree seedlings to support local reforestation and landscaping efforts. - Government Buyer: - City of Houston (local government) - Products Requested: - Multiple species of tree seedlings, including: - Pinus taeda (1,700 seedlings) - Quercus nigra (2,000 seedlings) - Quercus phellos (2,000 seedlings) - Magnolia grandiflora (1,000 seedlings) - Quercus laurifolia (1,000 seedlings) - Liquidambar styraciflua (800 seedlings) - Quercus stellata (1,700 seedlings) - Additional species with quantities ranging from 200 to 500 seedlings each - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All seeds must be collected from wild or naturalized stands within Southeast Texas - Detailed seed collection records required (geographic location, habitat type, collection dates) - Certification of local provenance is mandatory - Use of non-local or out-of-region seed sources is strictly prohibited at all production stages - No substitutions of species or seed sources without prior written approval - All plant materials subject to inspection upon delivery - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Delivery to City of Houston (Harris County, Texas)

Description

The City of Houston is soliciting bids for the provision of tree seedlings. The contractor must provide seed collection records and certify that seeds are collected from wild or naturalized stands within Southeast Texas, with no non-local or out-of-region seed sources used. Substitutions of species or seed sources are not allowed without prior written approval, though quantity substitutions may be accepted upon approval. All plant materials are subject to inspection upon delivery.

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