New York State Contract Reporter #2136018

City of Cortland Solicits Proposals for Acquisition and Planting of 52 Quality Trees

The City of Cortland Public Works division is seeking proposals for the acquisition and planting of 52 high-quality trees to replace ash trees and enhance the urban canopy. - Government Buyer: - City of Cortland, Public Works Division; Administration & Finance, Finance; City Clerk's Office - Products/Services Requested: - Procurement and planting of 52 quality trees, each with a 2"–2.5" (22.5 caliper) trunk diameter - Species and quantities specified: - Ulmus 'Morton Triumph' Elm: 21 units - Tilia x mongolica 'Harvest Gold' Linden: 22 units - Acer grandidentatum x saccharum 'Hipzam' Highland Park Maple: 3 units - Crataegus viridis 'Winter King' Hawthorn: 3 units - Amelanchier laevis 'JFS-Arb' Flurry Serviceberry: 3 units - Balled and Burlapped (B&B) nursery stock is strongly recommended for all trees - Tree acquisition, transportation, planting, and maintenance services, including site prep, utility coordination, and warranty - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with ANSI standards for nursery stock, tree care, and arboriculture safety - Adherence to International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) best practices and OSHA safety standards - One-year warranty on all trees after planting - Detailed work plans, weekly progress reports, and a complete inventory of planted trees (address, species, size) required - Prevailing wage laws apply; M/WBE and Section 3 firms are encouraged to participate - Contractors must have relevant experience and provide references for similar projects completed in the last ten years - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified tree planting professionals

Description

The City of Cortland is seeking written proposals from tree planting professionals to procure and plant fifty-two (52) quality trees with a caliper of 2"–2.5". It is strongly recommended to consider Balled and Burlapped (B&B) nursery stock to ensure successful establishment and long-term viability. The project aims to replace the City’s tree canopy, improve aesthetics, and provide shade to protect pedestrians from harsh conditions such as urban heat islands, extreme weather, and traffic noise and pollution. The trees will be planted on city-owned property or in the city right of way along various streets, with an inventory of all trees planted required. Planting is scheduled for fall 2026 (September 1st-November 1st).

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