Description
The City of Ann Arbor is seeking a qualified contractor to deliver a comprehensive private‑property tree‑planting program. The vendor will conduct outreach to private landowners, perform on‑site assessments, develop planting plans, prioritize sites, execute planting of trees (primarily balled & burlapped), and provide ongoing data collection, bi‑monthly reporting, and a final program‑evaluation guide. The contract is funded by a USDA Forest Service grant, capped at $227,000, and runs through April 30 2028. Key requirements include compliance with living‑wage ordinances, insurance minimums, a one‑year tree health guarantee, and adherence to Miss Dig excavation standards.
• Conduct outreach, recruit property owners, and schedule site visits within designated disadvantaged‑community census tracts.
• Perform tree selection, site preparation, planting, mulching, and post‑plant warranty service for at least 250 trees.
• Capture detailed metrics (species, site data, water usage) and submit bi‑monthly progress reports plus a final replication guide.
• Meet all federal and local compliance (EEO, Davis‑Bacon, living‑wage, non‑discrimination) and maintain required insurance limits.