25-0128 CommuniTree Program - Tree Acquisition and Planting Services

The City of Sioux Falls is issuing a solicitation for the CommuniTree Program, seeking qualified contractors to supply and plant approximately 3,000 trees across designated census tracts within the city’s street Right-of-Way. The project aims to enhance urban forestry through a multi-season planting effort beginning in Spring 2026, with the scope including tree procurement, delivery, planting, and ongoing maintenance to ensure healthy establishment. The bid process is highly structured, requiring compliance with federal and state regulations, including specific requirements for minority and women-owned business participation, nondiscrimination policies, and adherence to safety and quality standards aligned with ANSI and USDA guidelines. Bidders must submit detailed documentation, including registration on the procurement portal, debarment forms, and other certifications, with the contract period extending through December 2027. The procurement documents specify detailed species requirements, with six tree types listed in the exhibits, totaling 1,148 trees, and emphasize quality assurance to maintain a low mortality rate during the establishment period. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder within 45 days of bid opening. The contract will be formalized upon the Mayor’s countersignature, with provisions for compliance with federal funding clauses, including equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies. The project represents a significant investment, with a contract size estimated between 450,000 and 750,000 dollars, and aims to improve urban green space through environmentally sustainable practices and community engagement.