Fall 2026 Right-of-Way Tree Planting and Maintenance

The City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is requesting electronic bids for furnishing and installing approximately 612 street right-of-way trees, including two years of watering, maintenance, and warranty service, under a U.S. Forest Service grant.

City of Ames > Parks and Recreation Department


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Request for Bid-PUR0826-064
Sep 29, 2026 08:00 PM
Sep 16, 2026 10:45 AM
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 612 trees at designated street right-of-way locations during the fall 2026 planting season. The scope includes supplying specified tree species and sizes, planting, mulching, watering, staking where necessary, irrigation bags, cleanup, GIS documentation, and compliance with planting, inspection, traffic-control, permitting, and safety requirements. Planting must occur between October 7 and November 15, 2026, unless otherwise approved in writing. The contractor must maintain the trees for two years after planting, including regular watering, mulch maintenance, stake adjustment and removal, replacement of dead or unhealthy trees, and warranty support. Bidders must provide proof of Midwest nursery stock grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a or colder and either proof of an on-site ISA Certified Arborist or notarized proof that at least 50% of core business operations is dedicated to tree planting. The solicitation requires insurance documentation and endorsements, and bids must be submitted electronically through the City's IonWave online procurement portal. The legal notice identifies the solicitation as Request for Bid PUR0826-064 and states that bids are due September 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time.

Classification Codes
NAICS561730Landscaping Services
PSCF005Forest Tree Planting Services
Smart Codes
tree plantingtree maintenancestreet tree supply
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 16, 2026 03:45 PM-Broadcast Date
Sep 22, 2026-Questions Deadline
Sep 29, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Sep 29, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid Opening
Oct 7, 2026-Planting Period Begins
Nov 15, 2026-Planting Period Ends
Nov 15, 2026-Pre-Installation Meeting (required)
Required within one week of contract execution; the contractor must contact the ReLeaf Program Manager to schedule it.
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
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