Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM057048

Annual Tree Planting Services for Montgomery County

Montgomery County Government is seeking qualified contractors for its annual tree planting program. - Government Buyer: - Montgomery County Government - Responsible for rights-of-way, facilities, and private properties within Montgomery County - Products/Services Requested: - Procurement, staging, and planting of approximately 2,000 1.5–2” caliper trees per planting season - Planting of about 1,700 street trees per season according to County specifications and ANSI standards - Removal of dead plantings as directed - Maintenance of a secure staging facility (minimum one acre) - Provision of qualified personnel, including at least one Maryland DNR Licensed Tree Expert or equivalent - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must procure, receive, inspect, and heel-in trees prior to planting - Work is paid on a completed basis; no advance payments - Compliance with County and ANSI standards for tree planting - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; opportunity is open to qualified tree planting service providers

Description

This solicitation aims to establish a unit price contract for tree planting services including preparation, storage, and planting of trees along County maintained rights-of-ways, facilities, and private properties within Montgomery County. The contractor must perform all necessary work, provide maintenance of traffic, and comply with directions from the Contract Administrator. The contract involves procurement, staging, planting, and removal of street trees, with approximately 2,000 trees procured and 1,700 planted per season. The contractor must have a secure staging facility and qualified personnel including a Maryland DNR Licensed Tree Expert. Work is paid on a completed basis with no advance payments.

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