Description
The City of Columbus is soliciting bids for a municipal landscaping contract that includes removal of existing tree stumps from public streets and planting of new street trees during the fall of 2026. Work must be performed in accordance with the City’s construction and material specifications, Tree Technical Manual, and Code 912, and must be completed by December 31, 2026. The contract will be awarded through a competitive IFB process; bidders must submit a 10 % bid bond electronically and be prepared to furnish a performance and payment bond (100 % of contract price) if the award exceeds $100,000. Prevailing wage rates for public improvements in Franklin County apply, and a Contract Compliance Certification must be obtained within seven business days after bid submission.
• Scope: stump removal, street‑tree planting, and any ancillary work required to finish the contract per drawings and specifications.
• Timeline: bid deadline April 21, 2026 (2 PM ET); anticipated notice to proceed late July 2026; work must be finished by December 31, 2026.
• Requirements: electronic bid submission via Bid Express, 10 % bid bond, possible 100 % performance bond, prevailing‑wage compliance, contractor must provide subcontractor list and certification, no water/sewer tapper license needed.