ENG 25-04C STREET TREE PURCHASE & PLANTING - REBID #2

The City of Jackson is soliciting proposals for the ENG 25-04C Street Tree Purchase and Planting project, Rebid #2, under solicitation number 2026-ENGINEERING-038. The selected contractor will be responsible for furnishing, delivering, planting, maintaining, and guaranteeing approximately 200 street trees across a minimum of 15 different species for the Spring 2027 planting season. The contract includes a one-year establishment period to ensure tree health, during which the contractor must replace any dead or unhealthy trees at no additional cost. While the primary work is scheduled for Spring 2027, the contract may be renewed for two additional terms in Fall 2027 and Spring 2028, with each renewal allowing for a cost-of-living adjustment of up to 3 percent. Substantial completion of the initial planting and restoration is required by July 2, 2027, with final project completion, including punch list items and replacement plantings, due by October 31, 2029. The project is subject to strict federal and state compliance standards, including USDA grant requirements, the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing federal wages, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations. Technical specifications are based on the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, supplemented by specific project special provisions. Bidders must provide performance and labor and material payment bonds, as well as insurance certificates within ten days of the award notification. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the city's e-Procurement Portal by September 30, 2026, at 10:00 am. The City of Jackson will evaluate submissions based on a 100-point scale, considering the executive summary, project management approach, staff experience, proposed timeline, and pricing to determine the best overall bid.