Creek ReLeaf Tree Planting and Maintenance

The contract is for the Creek ReLeaf Tree Planting and Maintenance project, which aims to plant riparian and non-raparian forest to increase forest cover and tree canopy using Maryland native tree species. The project is managed by the Division of Energy and Environment (DEE) and is funded by a grant from the State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays 2024 Trust Fund. The contract was awarded to three vendors: Triangle Contracting, LLC, Conservation Services, Inc., and Patriot Land & Wildlife. • The project involves planting trees on private and public lands throughout Frederick County. • The project aims to expand and protect forests while gaining impervious acre equivalent credits towards the County's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements. • The contract includes a preliminary bid tabulation, which lists the total bid prices for each vendor.