Tree Installation, Staking, Mulching and Watering for Council District H

The City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting bids for the installation, staking, mulching, and watering of 211 mixed native 15-gallon trees within Council District H. The project is divided between two locations, with 150 trees to be planted at Dodson Lake Park and 61 trees at Shady Lane Park. The selected vendor must utilize a minimum of eight different species from the approved Park Tree List and is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and supervision. A critical requirement of this contract is a two-year warranty period beginning at planting, during which the vendor must replace any dead trees at their own expense. The contract must be completed within 30 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with all work performed during normal business hours. The City will award the contract based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with specific preferences given to local businesses under the Hire Houston First Program. Vendors must adhere to strict safety and traffic control standards, including the use of OSHA-approved equipment and compliance with City of Houston barricade and signage standards. Additionally, the contractor must provide insurance certificates and drug policy forms within three days of a request and is subject to work inspections by the Division Manager of Urban Forestry to verify that all trees are healthy and installed according to industry standards.