The City of Monticello is seeking bids for the purchase of 423 trees to restore urban forest health. Bids are due August 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The contract term is three years, starting August 25, 2026. Year one deliveries must be completed by June 1, 2027. Vendors must hold a valid Minnesota nursery certificate and comply with ANSI Z60. 1 standards. Out-of-state suppliers need an official certificate of inspection. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
All year one tree deliveries must be completed by June 1, 2027. all year one tree deliveries must be completed by june 1, 2027.
The city shall make payment within 35 days after receipt of a complete, itemized invoice, unless other terms are outlined in the contract. the city shall make payment within 35 days after receipt of a complete, itemized invoice
Trees must be delivered with a one-year warranty. delivered with oneyear warranty
The city will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder based on qualifications, experience, schedule, compliance, cost, references, and performance history. the city will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder based on qualifications, experience, schedule, compliance, cost, references and performance history
Vendors must hold a valid Minnesota nursery certificate issued by the commissioner of agriculture, current through December 31, 2026, for year one procurement. vendors must hold a valid minnesota nursery certificate issued by the commissioner of agriculture. certificates must be current through december 31, 2026
If questions or interpretations arise, contractors must submit a request for interpretation not less than seven working days prior to the bid due date. if any questions or interpretations, discrepancies, omissions or conflicts occur during the examination of contract documents, the contractor shall submit a request for interpretation not less than seven 7 working days prior to the due date for bids.
Failure to maintain necessary licenses and/or insurance coverage is grounds for termination of the contract. failure to maintain necessary licenses andor insurance coverage is grounds for termination of the contract.
