The City of Allen Park is seeking quotations for the purchase and planting of approximately 80 street trees. Trees must be 2. 0 caliper or larger, balled and burlapped, and single stem. Planting is anticipated for Fall 2026, with a preferred completion by October 31, 2026, and no later than November 15, 2026. The contractor must guarantee trees for one year against defects in planting, workmanship, and establishment. Quotes must include purchase, delivery, and installation. Bidders may propose alternate tree species if they meet specifications and are on the Michigan DNR's recommended list for Zone 6b. Sealed quotes are due by 2 PM on July 20, 2026. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.
All trees are to be planted by no later than November 15, 2026, with October 31, 2026, being the preferred completion date. The city intends for all trees to be planted by no later than november 15, 2026 october 31, 2026completion is preferred.
The City will pay undisputed amounts within thirty (30) days of receipt of a complete invoice. The city will pay undisputed amounts within thirty 30 days of receipt of a complete invoice.
The contractor shall guarantee all trees installed for one year from the date of planting against defects in planting, workmanship, and establishment. The contractor shall guarantee all trees installed under this contract against defects in planting, workmanship, and establishment for the period of one year from the date of planting.
Acceptance of proposals will be based on experience, qualifications, costs, and other factors, with price not being the sole determining factor. Such acceptance of any proposals or parts of any proposals will be based on level of experience, qualifications, costs, and other factors. Price shall not be the sole determining factor.
Bidders must be tree nurseries capable of providing and installing trees. The contractor must be qualified, capable, and experienced in the procurement and planting of trees. The contractor is qualified, capable, and experienced in the procurement and planting of trees
No proposal may be withdrawn within sixty (60) days following the opening of proposals. No proposal may be withdrawn within sixty days 60 following the opening of proposals.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or parts of proposals, to waive any and all irregularities, informalities, or inconsistencies, and to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive, or conditional proposals. The city of allen park reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals or parts of proposals to waive any and all irregularities, informalities, or inconsistencies to negotiate contract terms with the successful applicants and to disregard all nonconforming, non responsive, or conditional proposals.
