American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) E. 12th Avenue Sidewalk Tree Planting

The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Department is soliciting qualified contractors to furnish, install, and provide one‑year maintenance for eleven street trees along E. 12th Avenue between N. 15th and N. 17th Streets. The scope includes delivery of specified tree species, site preparation, planting, staking, mulching, initial watering, and a full year of post‑installation care (watering, weeding, pruning, fertilization, litter removal). Contractors must verify site conditions, protect existing utilities and infrastructure, and submit photographic submittals for approval prior to installation. All work must comply with City codes, Florida statutes, and insurance/e‑verify requirements. The contract will be awarded via a purchase order; purchases under $2,000 may be made with a city purchasing card. • Location: Tampa, FL – E. 12th Ave, between N. 15th & N. 17th St. • Deliverables: 6 × White Geiger trees, 5 × Simpson Stopper trees, complete planting and one‑year maintenance. • Quantity: 11 trees (estimated; actual may vary). • Timeline: Installation followed by 12 months of maintenance (no specific start/end dates provided). • Submission: Electronic quotes via OpenGov; no paper/fax unless authorized. • Mandatory requirements: Proof of insurance, E‑Verify, 51 % work performed by prime contractor, compliance with public‑records and ethics rules.