Description
The City of Gahanna is seeking a qualified contractor to provide full‑service municipal street‑tree planting for the 2026‑2028 planting seasons. The work includes procurement, planting, staking, mulching, watering, and a two‑year warranty for two‑inch caliper trees in the public right‑of‑way, with separate lump‑sum items for each seasonal planting phase. The contractor must comply with detailed supplemental specifications, prevailing‑wage requirements, and provide all required bonds, insurance, and certifications. The contract runs through December 31 2026 with optional one‑year renewals in 2027 and 2028, and bids must be submitted electronically via BidExpress by the stated deadline.
• Scope: supply and install ~200 two‑inch caliper street trees per season (five seasons total), including all labor, materials, staking, mulching, and watering.
• Requirements: complete Contractor’s Qualification Statement, submit Bid Guaranty & Contract Bond, adhere to Ohio prevailing‑wage rules, provide insurance, and meet all safety, traffic‑control, and environmental standards outlined in the Supplemental Specifications.
• Timeline: bids due June 11 2026; question deadline June 4 2026; contract execution within 10 business days of award; work to be performed during designated spring (Mar 1‑Memorial Day) and fall (Oct 1‑Dec 31) windows each year.