# Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0826-064 Addendum 2

Cedar Rapids Solicits Bids for Fall 2026 Right-of-Way Tree Planting and Maintenance

**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** September 29, 2026
**Identifier:** PUR0826-064 Addendum 2
**NAICS:** 561730, 111421

The City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is seeking bids for the Fall 2026 right-of-way tree planting project, funded by a US Forest Service grant.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department, Purchasing Services
- Scope of Work:
  - Furnish, plant, and maintain approximately 612 deciduous trees along street rights-of-way
  - Tree species and quantities include:
    - American Beech (8), American Elm (43), American Linden (58), Kentucky Coffee Tree (54), Ginkgo (14), and many others
    - Each tree must be a minimum 1-inch caliper, 6-10 feet tall, single-stemmed, and meet strict quality standards
  - Provide and install 366 heavy-duty deer protection guards (white plastic tubing with minimum 2-inch gap)
  - Supply and install gator bags (or equivalent) and mulch for all trees
  - Maintain all trees for two years post-planting, including watering, mulching, and replacement of dead or unhealthy trees
  - Document all plantings with GIS mapping and photo documentation
- Notable Requirements:
  - On-site supervision by an ISA-Certified Arborist or proof that at least 50% of the contractor's business is dedicated to tree planting
  - All trees must be Midwest Nursery Stock grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 6a or lower
  - Daily planting updates via a City app
  - Compliance with detailed planting and inspection standards
- No specific OEMs are named; interested vendors may include regional nurseries and landscaping firms.

### Description

The City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting sealed bids 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. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's Online E-Procurement portal by September 29, 2026. The contract term extends through November 15, 2028, with payment made in increments based on acceptance and warranty periods.

[View original listing](https://citycrbids.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=1913&SourceType=1)