Worcester Worcester #CR-8744-J7

Worcester Solicits Tree Supply and Planting Services for Parks and Recreation

The City of Worcester Department of Parks, Recreation & Cemetery is seeking bids for the supply and planting of a variety of tree species, along with comprehensive tree planting services. - Government Buyer: - City of Worcester, Department of Parks, Recreation & Cemetery, Purchasing Division - Contact: Jerry Kucera - Products & Quantities: - Multiple tree species requested, each 2 to 2.5 inches caliper, including: - Acer freemanii 'Armstrong Gold' (30) - Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' (25) - Carpinus caroliniana (30) - Celtis occidentalis (30) - Cercis canadensis (30) - Crataegus viridis 'Winter King' (30) - Ginkgo biloba (30) - Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis (30) - Gymnocladus dioicus (30) - Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' (25) - Nyssa sylvatica (30) - Ostrya virginiana (30) - Platanus acerifolia (30) - Quercus bicolor (30) - Quercus macrocarpa (30) - Quercus coccinea (30) - Ulmus parvifolia 'Alle' (30) - Tree Planting GPS Location Coordinates (500) - Saw Cutting Planting Pit (unit price) - Filling Tree Water Bags Twice Weekly (service for 500 trees) - Services Requested: - Complete tree planting services: site preparation, planting, staking, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, and GPS location reporting - Supervision by a certified arborist required - Adherence to ANSI standards - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All trees must be supplied, delivered, and planted as specified - GPS location reporting for each tree - Price per tree includes all specified services - Additional services (watering, saw cutting) priced separately - Contract may be renewed for up to two additional years - No specific OEMs or commercial nurseries are named; bidders must supply trees meeting the City's specifications.

Description

This solicitation is for the provision of trees and tree planting services for a one-year period from the date of contract through June 30, 2027. The services are to be provided according to the requirements and specifications of the City of Worcester Department of Parks, Recreation & Cemetery. The contract may be renewed for a second and third year at the sole discretion of the City. Bids must be submitted by July 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.

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