Plants for Median to Bradley Park

The Town of Palm Beach is soliciting bids under RFB No. 2026-060 for the installation of seven Lignum-Vitae Guaiacum Sanctum specimen trees, measuring between eight and ten feet, at the Bicentennial Eagle Median on Royal Poinciana Way. The project also includes the installation of 10,675 square feet of Empire Zoysia Sod. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Qualified vendors must demonstrate at least three years of experience with municipal or commercial contracts and provide three comparable project references. Compliance requirements are extensive, including mandatory registration and use of the E-Verify system, certification that the company is not on a scrutinized companies list, and adherence to a cone of silence regarding communications with Town personnel. Contractors and their staff must undergo fingerprinting at the local Police Department to obtain access IDs for Palm Beach Island. Work must be performed without obstructing travel lanes during peak hours of 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and contractors are responsible for obtaining necessary DOT right-of-way permits. The selected vendor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverages, including General Liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence, Business Auto Liability of 1 million dollars, and statutory Workers Compensation. Payment is processed via ACH or purchasing card with net 30-day terms following the acceptance of work by the Purchasing Agent. Bidders must submit all proposals on the Town's standard bid form and include a signed W-9. Preference in the event of a tie bid will be given to businesses that certify a Drug-Free Workplace.