Description
The City of Wilmington is soliciting qualified contractors to supply labor, materials, equipment, and related services to plant and maintain 632 trees throughout the city in FY 26. The work must be completed within 90 calendar days, with an 18‑month tree‑survival warranty and a 10 % retainage held by the City. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑proposal meeting, provide a per‑tree unit price, and demonstrate M/WBE participation, insurance coverage, and prior experience with large‑scale planting projects.
• Scope: planting, staking, mulching, watering, utility protection, and post‑plant maintenance for 632 public‑right‑of‑way and park trees.
• Timeline: planting window 1 Oct – 30 Apr; 90‑day completion period; 18‑month warranty.
• Evaluation: 40 % qualifications, 20 % assets, 20 % references, 10 % price, 10 % M/WBE outreach.
• Contract type: fixed‑price per‑tree unit price; retainage 10 %; payment within 30 days of approved invoice.
• Requirements: OSHA/ANSI safety compliance, utility locate coordination (NC 811), insurance (≥ $1 M CGL, workers’ comp, business auto), and E‑Verify certification.