Ames Ionwave #2027-031

Emerald Ash Borer Replacement Tree Planting (35 trees) for City of Ames

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is seeking bids for the supply and planting of thirty-five (35) nursery stock trees as part of its Emerald Ash Borer Response Plan. - Scope includes: - Supplying, delivering, and planting 35 trees (1.0 to 1.5 inch caliper) from an approved species list - Providing all labor, equipment, and materials for planting, mulching, watering, and site restoration - Supplying one 3-cubic foot bag of hardwood mulch per tree - Diversity requirements: - No single species may exceed 10% of total trees - No single genus may exceed 20% of total trees - Bidders must submit a proposed species list with their bid - Quality and warranty: - Trees must meet specified quality standards and ANSI A300 planting standards - Contractor must replace any tree that dies within one year at no cost to the City - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified nursery and landscaping vendors - All work must comply with detailed specifications and insurance requirements

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to supply and plant thirty-five (35) trees as part of the Emerald Ash Borer program for the Parks and Recreation Department. The scope includes supplying nursery stock trees, planting them according to specified standards, providing mulch and water at planting, and restoring the surrounding lawn and vegetation. The project requires maintaining tree diversity and replacing any trees that die within one year at no cost to the City. Bidders must submit a proposed species list and comply with detailed specifications and insurance requirements.

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