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Hennepin County Solicits Bare Root and Containerized Trees for 2027

Hennepin County is seeking bids from qualified nursery suppliers for a large-scale procurement of bare root and containerized trees for the 2027 planting season. - Government Buyer: - Hennepin County, via Hennepin Supplier Systems - Products/Services Requested: - Wide variety of tree species and cultivars, including: - White Fir, Black Maple, Ohio Buckeye, Saskatoon Serviceberry, Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry, Paw Paw, multiple Birch species, Blue Beech, several Hickory types, Northern Catalpa, Hackberry, Katsura, Eastern Redbud, Yellowwood, Dogwood (Pagoda and Cornelian Cherry), Southern Hawthorn, Common Persimmon, Ginkgo, Honeylocust (Imperial and Shademaster), Kentucky Coffeetree, Black Walnut, Japanese Larch, Tamarack, Tulip Tree, Amur Maackia, Osage Orange, Cucumber Magnolia, Crabapple, Dawn Redwood, Black Gum, Ironwood, Black Hills Spruce, Jack Pine, White Pine, Scots Pine, London Planetree, Eastern Cottonwood, Hardy Apricot (Moongold and Sungold), Mount Royal Plum, Pin Cherry, Black Cherry, Wafer Ash, multiple Oak species (White, Swamp White, Gila Monster, Shingle, Bur, Chinkapin, Black), American Mountain Ash, Bladdernut, Bald Cypress, White Cedar, Western Redcedar, Basswood (Boulevard and American Sentry), and several Elm varieties (Jefferson, St Croix, New Horizon, Accolade, Frontier) - Quantities per species range from 1 to 135 units - Specific requirements for caliper size, height, containerized or bareroot stock, and single/multi-stem forms - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All trees must comply with ANSI Z60.2-2025 nursery stock standards - Suppliers must provide a valid Live Plant Dealer Nursery Certification from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture or equivalent - Strict adherence to Minnesota plant protection and noxious weed regulations - All costs, including shipping and handling, must be included in unit prices - No bid, performance, or payment bonds required - Compliance with detailed size and quality standards for each tree type - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is an open solicitation for qualified nursery suppliers.

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of bare root and containerized trees for the year 2027. The contract period is one year from the date of award. The solicitation includes a detailed list of various tree species and quantities required, such as White Fir, Black Maple, Buckeye, and many others. Bidders must provide unit prices including all costs such as shipping and handling, and must attach a Live Plant Dealer Nursery Certification issued by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture or equivalent authority. A virtual information session is scheduled for July 22, 2026, and the bid submission deadline is August 11, 2026.

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