Fall 2026 ReLeaf Right-of-Way Tree Planting

The City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is requesting electronic bids to furnish, install, water, maintain, and replace approximately 583 trees during the Fall 2026 planting season.

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PUR0826-063
Sep 29, 2026 08:00 PM
Sep 16, 2026 03:47 PM
2 years 2 months
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h.mell@cedar-rapids.org
+13192865117
101 2nd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Description

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a contractor to furnish and install approximately 583 trees during the Fall 2026 planting season. Approximately 557 trees will be planted along street rights-of-way throughout the city, and 26 trees will be planted at Ellis and Gardner Golf Courses. The scope includes furnishing trees and all labor, materials, equipment, mulch, irrigation bags, staking, fencing for golf-course trees, watering, mapping, cleanup, permits, and related installation activities. The requested species and quantities are listed in the bid schedule, and limited substitutions may be permitted with prior approval. The contractor must maintain the trees for two years, including regular watering, mulching, staking adjustments, inspections, and warranty replacement of dead or unhealthy trees. Bidders must submit proof of Midwest nursery stock-grown trees and either proof of an on-site ISA-Certified Arborist or notarized documentation that at least 50% of core business operations is dedicated to tree planting. The solicitation also requires insurance documentation, a completed insurance-availability certification, contractor-qualification information, and proof of the required tree origin. Work is to be performed between October 7 and November 15, 2026, with the contract initially ending November 15, 2028.

Classification Codes
NAICS561730Landscaping Services
PSCF005Forest Tree Planting Services
Smart Codes
tree plantingtree installationtree maintenance
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 16, 2026 03:47 PM-Issue Date
Sep 22, 2026 08:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Sep 29, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Sep 29, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid Opening
Oct 7, 2026-Contract Work Start Window
Nov 15, 2026-Planting Completion Deadline
Nov 15, 2028-Initial Contract End Date
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
Informational
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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