Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0826-063

Cedar Rapids ReLeaf 2026: Supply, Planting, and Maintenance of 583 Trees

The City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is seeking bids for the Fall 2026 ReLeaf ROW Tree Planting project, which involves furnishing, planting, and maintaining approximately 583 trees. - Government Buyer: - City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department (ReLeaf Program, Purchasing Services) - Products/Services Requested: - Supply and installation of 583 deciduous trees (various species and cultivars) in street rights-of-way and at two golf courses - Minimum tree size: 1-inch caliper, 6-10 feet tall, single-stemmed, Midwest Nursery Stock from USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 6a or colder - Gator bags (or equivalent irrigation bags) for all trees - Fencing for 26 golf course trees (3 T-posts, 48-inch wire, 6-foot diameter) - Two years of maintenance and warranty for all trees, including watering, mulching, staking, and replacement of dead/non-vigorous trees - GIS mapping of all planted trees - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have an ISA-Certified Arborist on-site or demonstrate that at least 50% of their business is dedicated to tree planting - Strict species diversity and substitution limits (up to 15% substitutions allowed) - Inspection protocols and penalties for improper planting - Local business preference and proof of Midwest nursery stock required - All bids must be submitted electronically via the City's IonWave portal - Vendors Mentioned (as plan holders): - Alpha Landscapes, Fleming Nursery, Hardscape Solutions of Iowa, Hoffman & McNamara Co., Legacy-Trees LLC, Lincoln Builders Bureau, Maloney Property Maintenance, MB Lawn Care, Meyer Landscape & Design Inc. - No specific OEMs are referenced; all trees must be sourced from Midwest nurseries.

Description

The City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting sealed bids electronically for the purchase and installation of approximately 583 trees to be planted along street rights-of-way and at two golf courses during the Fall 2026 planting season. The planting locations include 557 trees within street rights-of-way and 26 trees at Ellis and Gardner Golf Courses. The contract includes requirements for proper planting techniques, contractor qualifications, inspection, maintenance, and a two-year warranty period for the trees. Bids must be submitted through the City's online e-procurement portal by September 29, 2026, and will be evaluated promptly after opening.

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