Trees and Tree Planting

This requirements contract, issued by the City of Philadelphia Procurement Department, covers the procurement, planting, and one-year maintenance of trees within Philadelphia. The scope of work includes providing trees of various caliper sizes, performing concrete cutting for planting areas ranging from 9 to 36 square feet, and ensuring all work adheres to ANSI Z60.1-2004 and ISA Best Management Practices. The contract has an estimated value of 300,390.00 dollars for an initial twelve-month term, with the City holding the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods and potential three-month extensions. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible seller, with specific price preferences applied to Local Business Enterprises (LBE), ranging from 5% to 10% depending on the bid amount. Bidders must be enrolled in the City's Annual Bid Security Program and provide ISA Certified Arborist certifications, financial statements from the last four years, and a work plan guaranteeing a minimum production of five trees planted per day. All plants must be grown within a 100-mile radius of Philadelphia and are subject to inspection at the place of growth and upon delivery. Administrative requirements include the use of B2GNOW and LCP Tracker for compliance reporting, a minimum general liability insurance limit of 1,000,000.00 dollars per occurrence, and adherence to prevailing wage laws.