Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #IFB 2026-21

Howard County Solicits Native Trees and Shrubs for Forest Mitigation

Howard County, Maryland is seeking qualified nurseries and plant suppliers to provide a large and diverse selection of native trees and shrubs for forest mitigation projects. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland, Office of Procurement and Contract Administration - Products/Services Requested: - Extensive list of native shrubs and trees, including species such as Red Maple, Silver Maple, Sugar Maple, Allegheny Serviceberry, River Birch, Flowering Dogwood, Black Gum, White Oak, and many others - Container sizes specified (2, 3, 5, and 7 gallon), with detailed height and caliper requirements for each species - Large quantities required for each line item (e.g., 1,500 Allegheny Serviceberry trees, 1,000 Flowering Dogwood trees, 900 Black Gum trees, etc.) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All plant material must be healthy, disease-free, and acclimated to the region (grown within 100 miles of Howard County for at least six months) - Contractor's place of business must be within 50 road miles of the Department of Recreation & Parks Headquarters - Compliance with the American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1-2014) - Potential requirement for pre-treatment of plants with rodent and deer repellents - 15% Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goal for contracts valued at $50,000 or more - No specific OEMs are named; opportunity is open to nurseries and plant suppliers meeting the technical and geographic requirements - Additional services may include construction and maintenance of public works, machinery and equipment installation, manufacturing, and supply of goods, with a preference for American-manufactured products

Description

Howard County, Maryland seeks a qualified firm to furnish plant materials for forest mitigation as detailed in the solicitation. The contract period is one year starting around July 10, 2026, with options to renew for four additional one-year terms. The contractor must provide healthy, vigorous plant materials meeting specified technical standards and maintain sufficient inventory for orders. Delivery terms are FOB Destination, Inside Delivery, and the County may consider lead time in award decisions.

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