Contractors must supply and plant street trees in downtown North Andover. Bids must be submitted electronically by October 15, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. Minimum requirements include 5 years of experience and being a certified arborist for 5 years. Plant stock must be balled and burlapped (BB) with specific size requirements and is guaranteed for 12 months. The town reserves the right to reject proposals. The contract term is one year, from October 25, 2026, through October 15, 2027.
Proposals must be received and registered by October 15, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. all sealed proposals must be received and registered by october 15, 2026 at 2: 00 p. m.
The town agrees to use best efforts to pay for services within thirty 30 days of receiving an invoice, provided it is sufficiently detailed. the town agrees to use best efforts to pay for services within thirty 30 days of receiving aninvoice
All plant stock will be guaranteed for a period of 12 months to be alive and representative of the species. all plant stock will be guaranteed for a period of 12 months to be alive and representative of the species for this timeframe.
The town is required to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. the town is required to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five 5 years experience providing the services required and be a certified arborist for a minimum of 5 years. contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five 5 years experience providing the services required in the scope of services.
The town reserves the right to withhold payment for incomplete or unacceptable work, and the vendor shall rectify the condition at its expense. the town reserves the right to withhold payment for incomplete or unacceptable work, as outlined inthis ifb.
Questions concerning this IFB must be submitted in writing by 4:30 p. m. on October 8, 2026, to be considered. all questionsinquiries must be received by 4: 30 p. m. onoctober 8, 2026 to be considered.
Modifications to the body of the IFB, scope of work, terms and conditions, or which change the intent of this IFB are prohibited and may disqualify a response. modifications to the body of the ifb, scope of work, terms andconditions, or which change the intent of this ifb are prohibited and may disqualify a response.