FY26-Arbor Day Seedlings

The Alabama Forestry Commission's Urban and Community Forestry Program is requesting bids for the purchase of at least 80,400 tree seedlings for the 2026 Arbor Week distributions. The seedlings must meet specific standards, including a minimum root collar diameter caliper measurement and a well-developed root system. The successful vendor will cultivate, harvest, package, and ship the seedlings in accordance with standard nursery practices. The seedlings will be delivered to four different locations in Alabama between February 17, 2026, and February 19, 2026. Key points to consider: • The total number of seedlings required is 80,400 • The seedlings must meet the American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1-2014) and have a minimum root collar diameter caliper measurement of 1/8 inches for 18-inch-tall seedlings and 3/32 inches for 12-inch-tall seedlings • The seedlings must be live, ready for planting, and free of insect and disease problems • The delivery locations are in Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast Alabama • The successful vendor will be responsible for packaging and shipping the seedlings in accordance with standard nursery practices