City of Upper Arlington Ionwave #UA26-54

Upper Arlington seeks nursery vendors for Spring tree supply and delivery (B&B and Bare Root)

The City of Upper Arlington, Ohio, Department of Parks and Recreation/City Tree Commission is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of nursery-grown trees for its Spring planting program. - Buyer: City of Upper Arlington, Department of Parks and Recreation/City Tree Commission - Scope: - Supply and delivery of a wide range of tree species and cultivars, including maples, oaks, lindens, cherries, elms, dogwoods, and more - Two categories: Balled and Burlapped (B&B) and Bare Root (BR) stock - Vendors may bid on any or all plants in both categories - Technical Requirements: - All plant material must conform to the American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1) - Trees must be true to scientific name, nursery grown, cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 or colder, and free from defects and pests - Minimum sizes specified: 1.5" and 2" diameter at breast height (DBH), with some height requirements (e.g., 6'-8' for certain species) - All plants must be labeled and protected during transport - Delivery to Fancyburg Park, Upper Arlington, Ohio; subject to inspection upon arrival - Penalties for late delivery; strict adherence to delivery timelines - Quantities: - 256 trees at 1.5" DBH (Bare Root) - 122 trees at 2" DBH (Bare Root) - Additional B&B stock quantities as specified in bid sheets - Notable Requirements: - City reserves the right to award separate contracts for any species or combination of sections - Vendors must ensure all trees are cold hardy and meet minimum size standards - OEMs: - No specific OEMs or branded nursery suppliers are named; open to qualified nursery vendors able to meet standards - Vendors: - Open to commercial nurseries and tree suppliers meeting ANSI Z60.1 and USDA Zone 5 hardiness - Products Requested: - Detailed list of tree species and cultivars, with quantities for each (see product line items) - Examples: Acer buergeranum (Trident Maple), Quercus bicolor (Swamp White Oak), Ulmus x parvifolia (Lacebark Elm), Platanus x acerifolia (London Plane Tree), Syringa reticulata (Japanese Tree Lilac), and many more - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict labeling, minimum size, cold hardiness, and quality standards - Delivery protection and inspection - Penalties for late delivery - Option for separate awards by species or section

Description

The City of Upper Arlington is seeking a vendor to provide trees for Spring 2026. The procurement includes two bid sheets specifying either Balled and Burlapped or Bare Root Stock trees. Bidders may bid on any or all plants in both categories. Delivery must be made to Fancyburg Park in Upper Arlington, Ohio between October 26 and November 6, 2026. The City reserves the right to award separate contracts for any species or combination of sections based on operational needs.

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