Facility Management: Planting Trees

The contract involves sourcing and providing deciduous hardwood trees, specifically those with a 1 to 1.5-inch caliper and burlap-wrapped bulbs, to be planted across seventy-three sites annually. The District aims to plant between 75 and 125 trees each year, with trees ordered periodically throughout the planting season for delivery to the Operations Center located at 1917 Dean Ave. The procurement seeks a reliable supplier or suppliers capable of meeting these specifications and delivery schedules, with the contract size estimated between $50,000 and $125,000. The solicitation, identified as Q1144, was posted on April 22, 2025, with a response deadline of May 2, 2025, and is managed by the Des Moines Public Schools organization in Iowa, with primary contact being David Niemi. Additional context includes the legal and procedural frameworks governing public records and procurement processes within Iowa, as outlined in the Iowa Chapter 22 Open Records Law, ensuring transparency and compliance. The broader procurement environment involves various related solicitations, including requests for recycling processing services, construction bids, and specialized equipment purchases, indicating a structured approach to sourcing and contracting for public projects and services. Overall, the contract emphasizes the importance of timely, quality tree supply to support urban forestry and landscaping initiatives within the District’s operational plans.