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Maumelle Parks and Recreation Solicits Bids for Trees and Planting Materials

The City of Maumelle Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of trees and planting materials to support a local environmental initiative. - Government Buyer: City of Maumelle, Arkansas, Parks and Recreation Department - Products Requested: - Up to 102 trees, including: - 29 Red Maples - 36 Oaks (including 30 Willow Oaks) - 1 Redbud - 6 Magnolias - 30 mixed evergreen trees - 3 cubic yards of blended planting soil - 40 pounds of root fertilizer - 3 cubic yards of single-hammer hardwood mulch - 120 watering bags suitable for larger trees - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders may propose any reputable nursery stock and materials - Bidders must recommend tree sizes and quantities to maximize value within a fixed project budget, considering tree health, survivability, and available funding - The City will handle all planting; the selected vendor is responsible solely for delivery - Project is partially funded by an EPA grant administered by Metroplan - Bids must detail proposed species, sizes, quantities, unit prices, planting materials, delivery charges, and total cost - The City reserves the right to adjust quantities and sizes based on cost and to accept or reject any or all bids

Description

The City of Maumelle, Arkansas, is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of trees, watering bags, planting soil, root fertilizer, and mulch. The bid includes up to 102 trees of various species such as Red Maples, Oaks, Redbud, Magnolias, and mixed evergreens. Bidders must submit one complete copy of the bid in a sealed envelope by August 28, 2026, at Maumelle City Hall. The City will handle planting, and the selected vendor is responsible only for delivery. The project is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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