M-53 Tree Planting – Lapeer County

The Lapeer County Road Commission is seeking a contractor to plant ornamental shrubs along a ditch backslope within the county’s road right‑of‑way. The work includes site preparation, planting, initial watering, and two years of maintenance watering and cultivation. The scope is limited to 150 Forsythia “Lynwood Gold” (5‑gal) and 150 Juniperus Chinensis “Sea Green” (3‑gal) arranged in an alternating pattern, spaced five feet on center, and must maintain a minimum eight‑foot setback from the ROW line. • Plant 150 × 5‑gal Forsythia and 150 × 3‑gal Juniper shrubs in a prescribed alternating layout. • Perform site preparation, initial watering, and provide two years of watering/cultivation maintenance. • Work must be completed between May 30 2026 and October 30 2026, with a minimum 8‑ft buffer from the road right‑of‑way.