Emerald Ash Borer Replacement Tree Planting

The City of Ames is seeking a contractor to supply and plant 35 nursery trees for its Emerald Ash Borer replacement program, including mulch, watering, cleanup, and one-year replacement responsibility.

City of Ames


General
Open (issued)
2027-031
Sep 25, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 10, 2026 09:46 PM
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
quinn.eggink@cityofames.org
+15152395128
515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Completed bid response with all prices and requested data, Acknowledgment of receipt of all addenda, Completed Proposed Species List
Description

The City of Ames is soliciting a contractor to supply and plant 35 nursery-stock replacement trees for its Emerald Ash Borer Response Plan. The work includes providing 1.0- to 1.5-inch-caliper trees from the approved species list; requesting utility locates before digging; planting and backfilling; supplying and spreading one 3-cubic-foot bag of hardwood mulch per tree; watering each tree with five gallons at planting; and restoring surrounding lawns and vegetation. Bidders must submit a proposed species-and-quantity list totaling 35 trees and meeting the required diversity mix: approximately 50% tall shade trees, 25% medium-height shade trees, and 25% shorter ornamental species, with no species exceeding 10% and no genus exceeding 20%. Planting must be completed by November 6, 2026. The contractor is responsible for replacing trees that die or are more than 75% dead within one year of planting, at no cost to the City. The solicitation also requires specified insurance coverage, including $1 million general liability and automobile liability limits, statutory workers’ compensation, and certificates and endorsements before work begins.

Classification Codes
NAICS561730Landscaping Services
PSCF005Forest Tree Planting Services
Smart Codes
tree plantingnursery treeslandscape restoration
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 10, 2026 09:46 PM-Issue Date
Sep 25, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Sep 25, 2026 07:00 PM-Response Deadline
Nov 6, 2026-Required Planting Completion
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employers Liability
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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