Tree Planting RESTORE – Invitation for Bid

The Mississippi Forestry Commission is seeking qualified contractors to provide full‑service tree planting on municipal and public lands in six coastal counties under the RESTORE grant. The work includes site inspection, utility locating, supplying 7‑ or 15‑gallon container‑grown trees, planting to industry standards, a one‑year warranty, and post‑planting reporting. Contractors must submit sealed bids by October 1 2026, and the contract will be a fixed‑price, one‑year term with up to four optional renewals. Performance standards require <10 % mortality, an ISA‑certified arborist on site, OSHA compliance, and timely invoicing per municipality. • Scope: Plant trees in 6 coastal counties (Pearl River, Stone, George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson) across 17 municipalities. • Delivery: Per‑tree pricing; invoices submitted to designated MFC contacts; payment within 30 days of approval. • Requirements: ISA‑certified arborist, 3 + years tree‑planting experience, workers’ comp & $1 M liability insurance, compliance with state procurement rules. • Timeline: Bids due Oct 1 2026; contract start Jan 1 2027; work to be completed by April 1 2028.