James Madison University #JBM-1260

Tree Planting and Green Infrastructure Services for James Madison University Campus

James Madison University is seeking contractors for a comprehensive tree planting and green infrastructure project on its campus. - Government Buyer: - James Madison University, Office of Procurement Services (Commonwealth of Virginia) - Main contact: Juan Becerra Martinez, MBA, VCCO, CUPO - Products and Services Requested: - Approximately 180 native urban street trees (2-inch caliper, container-grown or balled and burlapped) - Native reforestation tree species (1-0 bareroots, whips, larger bareroot trees) - Establishment of 4.28 acres of native pollinator meadow and conservation landscaping - ERNST 280 Steep Slope Seed Mix for pollinator area - Temporary irrigation installation - Maintenance services for at least one year post-planting (watering, weeding, reseeding, replacement of dead plant material) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and debris disposal - Site preparation, soil testing, amendments, and tree protection materials required - Water access and staging areas provided by JMU - Participation from small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses encouraged - Detailed species lists and project maps included - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - ERNST Seed Company (for ERNST 280 Steep Slope Seed Mix) - Contract Details: - Initial contract term is one year, with three one-year renewal options - No minimum purchase or exclusivity guaranteed - Pricing includes labor rates and per-tree costs

Description

James Madison University is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified sources to provide Tree Planting Services. The contract includes furnishing and planting approximately 180 native urban street trees, establishing approximately 4.28 acres of native pollinator meadow and conservation landscaping, and planting native reforestation tree species in designated areas on the university campus. The contract term is one year with an option to renew for three additional one-year periods. The awarded contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and related services necessary to complete the project.

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