Opportunity
Arlington Town Granicus #26-29
Arlington Center Seasonal Plantings and Tree Watering Services Solicitation
Posted
April 16, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
26-29
NAICS
561730
Arlington, Massachusetts is seeking bids for seasonal plantings and tree watering services in Arlington Center. - Government Buyer: - Town of Arlington, Massachusetts Purchasing Department (Office of the Town Manager) - Scope of Work: - Supply, installation, and maintenance of seasonal plantings for 29 planters across Arlington Center - Locations include Mass Ave Sidewalk (12 planters), Mass Ave Median (2 planters), Broadway Plaza (4 planters), Medford St. Parklet (11 planters) - Arrangements must be colorful, sun-tolerant, and include annuals and seasonal decorations - Replacement of plants as needed - Alternate service: Weekly watering of 37 newly planted trees at Russell Common Parking Lot using water bags provided by the Town - Watering required from July 1 to November 15 and April 15 to June 30 - Requirements: - Bidders must have at least two years of relevant experience - Must provide references, staffing plans, and information on past citations or contract terminations - No access to public water will be provided for watering tasks - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders may source plants and materials from any suitable supplier - Estimated contract value: $31,000 to $47,000 - Period of Performance: - One-year base contract with two optional one-year extensions - Places of Performance: - Arlington Center, Mass Ave Sidewalk, Mass Ave Median, Broadway Plaza, Medford St. Parklet, Russell Common Parking Lot
Description
The Town of Arlington is soliciting sealed bids for seasonal plantings in Arlington Center. The contract involves providing seasonal planting services as specified in the bid documents. Bids must be submitted by May 7, 2026, and will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to make the award in the best interest of the Town. Addenda have been issued to clarify details and answer bidder questions.