Redmond Civicplus #IFB 10912-26

Tree Canopy Expansion and Rainbird Irrigation System Installation for City of Redmond

The City of Redmond, Washington is seeking licensed contractors for a comprehensive tree canopy expansion and temporary irrigation system installation across three city sites, totaling approximately 40,000 square feet. - Government Buyer: - City of Redmond, Washington (Purchasing Division) - OEMs and Vendors: - Rainbird (specified for irrigation controllers and heads) - Products/Services Requested: - Supply and planting of various native trees and shrubs, including Western white pine (Pinus monticola), Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Incense cedar (Calocedrus decurrens), Vine maple (Acer circinatum), Oso berry (Oemlaria cerasiformis), Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis), Sword fern (Polystichum munitum), Long leaf mahonia (Mahonia nervosa), Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), Western red cedar (Thuja plicata), Pacific dogwood (Cornus nuttallii), and Shore pine (Pinus contorta) - Quantities range from 4 to 50 per species, with sizes specified (e.g., 2G, 4-6) - Rainbird ESP-BAT-BT-1 Bluetooth Battery Operated Controllers (1, 2, 4, or 6 station options) - Rainbird 5000 Series irrigation heads - Schedule 40 PVC pipe and 4-inch risers for irrigation system - 32-gallon donut-style tree bags for manual watering - Services: - Site preparation (removal of non-native groundcover, mowing) - Installation of above-ground, temporary irrigation systems at two sites - Weekly manual watering at one site using tree bags (due to lack of irrigation connection) - Three years of post-planting maintenance, including four annual site visits per site for vegetation control, irrigation checks, and plant replacement - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Use of Rainbird brand for irrigation controllers and heads is mandatory - Compliance with Washington State prevailing wage laws and city safety protocols - Subcontracting permitted for seasonal manual watering - Cultural resource monitoring required during ground disturbance - Payment and performance bonds required - Maintenance includes replacement of non-thriving plants and specific seasonal tasks (e.g., blackberry removal at one site)

Description

The City of Redmond, Washington is soliciting bids from licensed contractors to provide labor and materials for tree canopy expansion and installation of a temporary irrigation system across three city sites. The scope includes site preparation, planting trees and shrubs, installing a temporary irrigation or seasonal watering system, and providing three years of maintenance on approximately 40,000 square feet of property. The contract term is three years, from August 1, 2026 to September 1, 2029, with work scheduled Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The City intends to award the contract to one contractor, with subcontracting permitted for seasonal manual watering.

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