Opportunity
Cleveland Opengov #287024
Cleveland Seeks Wholesale Tree Supply Consulting and Coordination Services
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
August 27, 2026
Identifier
287024
NAICS
111421, 115310
The City of Cleveland's Division of Urban Forestry is seeking proposals for wholesale tree supply consulting and coordination services to support its urban forestry initiatives. - Government Buyer: - City of Cleveland, Division of Urban Forestry (Parks and Recreation Department) - Products/Services Requested: - Ongoing consulting and coordination for wholesale tree supply - Supply of all native tree species indigenous to Northeast Ohio - Diverse range of cultivars suitable for harsh urban environments - Flexible stock options: containerized, bare root, and balled & burlapped (B&B) trees in various sizes - Requirements: - Vendor must have a network of growers capable of supplying all required species and cultivars - Consulting on nursery availability and coordinating supply across multiple growers - Consistent access to both native and urban-hardy cultivars - Evaluation based on qualifications, sourcing capacity, industry relationships, municipal experience, and ability to coordinate supply and delivery - Compliance with city, state, and federal regulations, including DBE, SBE, and equal opportunity requirements - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice
Description
The City of Cleveland’s Division of Urban Forestry is seeking proposals from qualified wholesale nurseries or brokers to provide ongoing wholesale tree supply consulting services under a multi-year term agreement. The vendor must have access to native tree species indigenous to Northeast Ohio, diverse cultivars suitable for urban climates, and offer flexible stock options including containers, bare root, and B&B. The project involves consulting and coordination to ensure high-quality tree supply, addressing challenges such as compacted soils, pollution, road salt, drought, limited rooting space, and climate variability. The agreement requires compliance with city, state, and federal regulations including DBE, SBE, and equal opportunity requirements.