New York State Contract Reporter #7-26

Town of Hempstead Solicits Bids for Tree and Shrub Planting and Maintenance

The Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York, is soliciting bids for a contract to furnish, plant, and maintain trees and shrubs in unincorporated areas. - Government Buyer: - Town of Hempstead, Commissioner of General Services - Products/Services Requested: - Supply and installation of various types of trees and shrubs - Ongoing maintenance of newly planted trees and shrubs for the contract duration - Quantities and Part Numbers: - No specific quantities or part numbers provided; various types of trees and shrubs required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory apprenticeship program for bids exceeding $250,000, approved by the New York State Department of Labor - Certified check or bid bond of at least 5% of the estimated bid amount required - Encouragement of participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and disabled veteran-owned businesses - Compliance with federal equal opportunity and labor standards - No specific OEMs or named vendors mentioned in the solicitation

Description

This solicitation is for the furnishing, planting, and maintaining of trees and shrubs along streets, parking fields, and other locations in the unincorporated areas of the Town of Hempstead. The contract term is 365 calendar days. The work involves construction horizontal activities related to highways and roadways, including maintenance, repair, and new construction. Minority owned, women owned, and disabled veteran owned businesses are encouraged to submit proposals.

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