Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking a qualified contractor to supply, plant, and maintain 632 trees throughout the city for the FY 26 tree‑planting program. The work must be completed within 90 calendar days of the start date, with a mandatory 18‑month survival warranty for all planted trees. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑proposal meeting, provide a per‑tree unit price, and meet extensive safety, utility‑coordination, and M/WBE participation requirements. The contract will be awarded through a competitive sealed‑bid process and will be a fixed‑price, unit‑price arrangement with a 10 % retainage held as performance security.
• Scope: supply, plant, stake, mulch, and maintain 632 municipal trees; provide weekly watering and post‑planting maintenance; replace any trees that fail within the warranty period.
• Requirements: OSHA‑compliant safety, coordination with NC 811 for utilities, traffic control measures, insurance (≥ $1 M CGL, Business Auto, Workers’ Comp), and adherence to minority‑ and women‑owned business participation goals.
• Timeline: RFP issued 3 Sep 2025; mandatory site visit 10 Sep 2025; bid deadline 25 Sep 2025; award likely considered at 7 Oct 2025; planting must be finished within 90 days; warranty extends 18 months after planting.