Description
This Invitation to Bid solicits qualified contractors to provide labor, materials, planting, and 18‑month maintenance for 464 municipal street trees across Wilmington, NC. The work includes tree delivery, site preparation, planting to specified standards, watering, pruning, staking, and replacement of any trees that fail within the warranty period. Bidders must supply unit prices for each tree species, carry required insurance, and meet a 10 % retention hold and an 18‑month survival guarantee. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under a full and open competition.
• Scope: plant 464 trees of 47 species, provide watering, pruning, and post‑plant maintenance for 18 months.
• Timeline: bids due 12 Dec 2024; work must be completed within 60 days of the selected start date.
• Financial terms: unit‑price bids, 30‑day payment after invoice, 10 % retention, and a warranty/guarantee period.
• Compliance: required insurance limits, non‑collusion affidavit, MBE/WBE participation encouragement, and NC One‑Call notification before digging.