Tree Planter Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals must be received by 2:00:00 PM local time on June 23rd, 2026. one 1 digital copy of your proposal and any supporting documentation must be received by 2: 00: 00p. m. local time, on june 23rd, 2026.

The city will only pay for work that has been completed and accepted by the city. No partial or pre-billing will be allowed. he city will only pay for work that has been completed and accepted by the city. no partial orprebilling will be allowed.

Selection will be based on overall company profile (20 points), qualifications and experience (40 points), and cost proposal (40 points). evaluation category maximum points possible overall company profile 20 qualifications experience 40 cost proposal 40

Proposals should demonstrate the contractor's understanding of the project scope and required services, as well as the necessary qualifications to successfully provide the services. he proposal should demonstrate that the contractor understands the intent and scopeof the project, the services required, and the specific tasks that must be performed whilesupplying these services. in addition, the contractor should demonstrate thequalifications necessary to successfully provide the services.

Failure to maintain the required production rate may result in work being completed by city staff or another contractor at the contractor's expense. Liquidated damages of up to **** per day may be assessed for difficulty in meeting the schedule. Late or inaccurate reports may incur liquidated damages of **** per day, per report. failure on the part of the contractor to maintain the required production rate for an area shall besufficient reason for the contract administrator to have the work in question completed by citystaff or another contractor at the contractors expense. in the event the contractor developsdifficulty in meeting the maintenance schedule and contract specifications the contractor mayalso be assessed up to **** per day as liquidated damages. timely reporting is essential for contract oversight. for every business day that a required reportis late or submitted with material inaccuracies, the contract shall be assessed liquidateddamages in the amount of **** per day, per report, until a compliant report is received bythe contract administrator.

Written clarification requests must be submitted no later than June 15th, 2026. written clarification requests must be submitted no later than june 15th, 2026.

Proposals not meeting requirements, received after the deadline, or faxed/emailed will not be considered. Failure to specify cost proposal as required will result in rejection. if any of the above requirements are not met, the proposal may not be considered. proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted. faxed or emailed proposalswill not be accepted. . . . if the proposer fails to specify the cost proposal as required, the city shalldetermine the proposal to be nonresponsive and reject it.

All work shall be completed no later than September 30, 2026. o complete all work no later than september 30, 2026.

All perennial plant material is warranted for one full year from installation, provided the DDA follows the written watering and maintenance instructions. Failed plants will be replaced once at no additional cost. Warrant all perennial plant material for one 1 full year from installation. . .

Award will be based on best overall value to the DDA, not solely on the lowest price. Proposals will be evaluated based on the quality and appropriateness of the proposed planting plan (30%), cost for services (30%), contractor qualifications and experience (20%), demonstrated understanding of the scope of services and site conditions (10%), and references from comparable projects (10%). award will be based on best overall value to the dda, not solely on the lowest price.

Firms must submit a cover letter, firm background and qualifications, relevant experience with examples of similar projects, proposed planting plan, proposed work plan and timeline, proof of valid Michigan contractors license and certificates of insurance, cost proposal, and completion of required forms. Firm background and qualifications

Proposers are encouraged to visit the site before submitting a proposal. proposers are encouraged to visit the site before submitting a proposal.

All proposal protests must be in writing and filed with the Berkley DDA within five business days of the award action. All proposal protests must be in writing and filed with the berkley dda within five 5 business days of the award action.

Proposals submitted without the provided cost proposal form may be deemed nonresponsive. Proposals submitted by any other method than bidnetdirect. com will not be accepted and will be deemed nonresponsive. Firms may be disqualified for failing to respond to any requirements. proposals submitted without it may be deemed nonresponsive

The total project budget is $25,000. The total project budget is 25, 000.