Description
This municipal procurement seeks a large assortment of nursery‑grown trees, whips, and bare‑root specimens for planting in Washington Bowl Park and other city sites during the Spring 2020 planting season. The City of Racine will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with substitutions allowed if the exact size or cultivar is unavailable. Delivery is targeted for early April 2020, must be scheduled with the City Forester, and must occur between 7:00 am and 1:30 pm on weekdays (excluding state holidays). The supplier must meet ANSI Z60.1 nursery‑stock standards and provide extensive insurance (CGL, auto, workers’ comp, umbrella) with the City named as additional insured. The bid form requires detailed pricing per item, a notarized certification, and disclosure of prior work with the City and DBE status.
• Scope: 40+ tree species (bare‑root, balled‑and‑burlapped, whips) ranging from 1.25” caliper to 10‑ft whips; quantity per species typically 22–40 units.
• Delivery: Early April 2020, 24‑hour notice, limited unloading facilities, City‑controlled inspection and acceptance.
• Procurement: Open competition, lowest responsive bid wins; insurance and indemnification requirements are stringent.