Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0826-062

Cedar Rapids Fall 2026 Right-of-Way Tree Planting Project Solicitation

The City of Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department is seeking bids for the Fall 2026 Right-of-Way Tree Planting project. - Government Buyer: - City of Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department - Purchasing Services, led by Megan Snitkey - Products Requested: - Approximately 54 deciduous trees, minimum 1-inch caliper, Midwest Nursery Stock from USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a or colder - Specific species and quantities include: - Black Alder 'Pyramidalis' (2) - American Yellowwood 'Perkins Pink' (3) - Bald Cypress (3) - Dawn Redwood (2) - Hybrid Elm 'Triumph' (3) - Kentucky Coffee Tree 'expresso' (4) - London Planetree 'exclamation' (3) - Black Oak (3) - Hills Oak (3) - Northern Red Oak (3) - Sawtooth Oak (2) - Scarlet Oak (2) - Shingle Oak (4) - Shumard Oak (4) - Swamp White Oak (7) - White Oak (3) - Kousa Dogwood (3) - Irrigation bags and mulch for each tree - Services Requested: - Tree planting and installation at designated right-of-way locations - Two-year maintenance, watering, mulching, and warranty for all trees - Daily reporting and GIS mapping of plantings - Unique Requirements: - Oversight by an ISA-Certified Arborist or proof that at least 50% of contractor's core business is tree planting - All trees must be Midwest Nursery Stock grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a or colder - Contractor responsible for permits, inspections, and compliance with safety standards - Substitutions up to 15% of species allowed with approval - Insurance with specific endorsements required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; potential suppliers include local and regional nurseries and landscaping firms - Notable: Payment is structured with installments after acceptance, establishment, and warranty periods.

Description

The City of Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department is soliciting sealed bids electronically for the Fall 2026 Right-of-Way (ROW) Tree Planting project. The contractor shall furnish and install approximately 54 trees at designated street right-of-way locations within the city during the Fall 2026 planting season. The work includes proper planting techniques overseen by an ISA-Certified Arborist or meeting specific business operation criteria, staging, inspection, watering, maintenance, and a two-year warranty period. Bids must be submitted through the City's online procurement portal by September 30, 2026, and the project must be completed by November 15, 2026.

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