# Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0826-064 Addendum 1

Cedar Rapids Solicits Bids for Fall 2026 Street Tree Planting and Maintenance (US Forest Service Grant)

**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** September 29, 2026
**Identifier:** PUR0826-064 Addendum 1
**NAICS:** 561730

The City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is seeking bids for a large-scale street right-of-way tree planting project funded by a US Forest Service Community Forestry Grant.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department (Purchasing Services)
- Scope of Work:
  - Purchase, delivery, and installation of approximately 612 deciduous trees along city street rights-of-way during Fall 2026
  - Tree species include American Beech, American Elm, American Hophornbeam, American Linden, Kentucky Coffee Tree, Ginkgo, and others, with specified quantities for each (see product line items)
  - All trees must be Midwest Nursery Stock (USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a or colder), minimum 1-inch caliper, 6-10 feet tall, single-stemmed, and meet strict quality standards
  - Gator bags (or equivalent) and mulch required for each tree
- Services Required:
  - Complete tree planting and installation, including all labor, materials, and equipment
  - Two-year maintenance and warranty for all trees, including regular watering, mulching, and replacement of dead or non-vigorous trees
  - GIS-based documentation of each tree planted (species, date, photo)
- Notable Requirements:
  - Contractor must have an ISA Certified Arborist on-site for all planting or demonstrate that at least 50% of business is dedicated to tree planting
  - Compliance with insurance, permits, and inspection standards
  - Daily planting updates via a City-provided app
- Contract Term:
  - Planting must occur between October 7 and November 15, 2026
  - Maintenance and warranty extend through November 15, 2028
- Opportunity is open to qualified vendors able to meet all technical and professional requirements.

### Description

The City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting sealed bids electronically for the purchase and installation of approximately 612 trees to be planted along street rights-of-way during the Fall 2026 planting season. The planting must be completed between October 7, 2026 and November 15, 2026, with specific requirements for tree quality, planting techniques, and maintenance including a two-year warranty. Contractors must meet qualifications such as having an ISA Certified Arborist on-site or dedicating at least 50% of their business to tree planting services. The contract term extends through November 15, 2028, with payment made in increments based on acceptance and warranty periods.

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