2026 Fall Tree Purchase

The City of Toledo’s Division of Urban Beautification is requesting quotes for 500 trees of various sizes and formats to be planted in the 2026 fall season. Bidders must submit per‑tree pricing (to two decimal places) that includes delivery costs, comply with the City’s living‑wage and prevailing‑wage requirements, provide a certified arborist verification, and attach all required City paperwork and a bid guaranty. Submissions are made electronically through the PlanetBids portal, and the award will be a one‑year contract with possible annual renewals. • 500 trees – 1.5‑, 1.75‑, and 2‑inch caliper, both ball‑and‑burlap and container formats – must be ready for planting by early October. • Pricing per tree (including shipping) must be quoted to two decimal places; only one price per line item is accepted. • Required submissions: Project paperwork, bid guaranty (2.5% of bid, $40‑$1,800 cap), signed contract, certified arborist verification, and all annual/City paperwork. • Deadline: June 30, 2026 1:30 PM EST (questions due by June 25, 2026 4 PM EST). • Post‑award obligations: Certified payrolls (twice‑weekly), pre‑construction compliance meeting, and a Project Labor Agreement if contract exceeds $100 K.