Description
The Region One Education Service Center (ESC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive landscape services for regional tree‑planting projects across seven South Texas cities. Work includes manual removal of grass and weeds, preparation of planting rings (4‑6 ft diameter), planting a variety of tree sizes (3‑15 gal and balled‑burlapped), and mulching each tree. All trees, mulch, and installation materials are supplied by ESC; the contractor must provide labor, shovels, rakes, and submit hourly rates for regular and overtime/holiday work. Projects may require 2‑4 employees per day, with a minimum of two. No warranty responsibility is required, but planting must follow Texas A&M Forest Service guidelines. The contract value is estimated at $100,000, with submissions due by 3 PM on 18 Nov 2026.
• Scope: grounds preparation, tree planting, mulching for parks and trails in Alton, Mission, Edinburg, Donna, Mercedes, Harlingen, San Benito.
• Labor: hourly rates for regular and overtime/holiday hours; 2‑4 workers per day.
• Materials: trees, mulch, and other installation supplies provided by ESC.
• Duration: multiple site visits across the seven cities; exact schedule TBD.
• Submission: electronic via eBuyOne portal; deadline 11/18/2026 3 PM.
• Contact: Lori Ramos (956) 984‑6123, [email protected].