PURPOSE: The intent of this procurement solicitation, Landscape Services for Regional Tree Planting Projects: Grounds Preparation, Tree Planting, and Mulching, is to contract with responsive and responsible Vendors, known as a company or firm whose purpose is to provide on-site and off-site products and/or services that include, but not limited to Landscape services to assist with grounds preparation and tree plantings within various parks & greenspaces of the 7 cities of Alton, Mission, Edinburg, Donna, Mercedes, Harlingen & San Benito. Grounds preparation will require manual removal of grass & weeds within the tree planting areas and individual 4 to 6 foot diameter rings around each tree planted. A variety of tree sizes from 3 gallon, 5 gallon, 7 gallon, 10 gallon, 15 gallon and balled & burlaped trees from 1.5 inch up to 4.5 inch caliper will need planting. Mulching of all trees will be required however all mulch, trees and any additional materials necessary for proper tree installation will be provided by Region One ESC. Contractor will be expected to provide their own shovels for digging and rakes for spreading mulch. Contractor is being asked to provide a an hourly rate per employee for regular hours and off hour/ holiday hour rates. Some projects will require a minimum 2 employees per day and a maximum of 3 to 4 employees per day. Contractor will not be responsible for any tree warranty however will be required to properly plant the trees according to Texas A&M Forest Service guidelines. Region One ESC is required to conduct a cost or price analysis for the procurement of goods and/or services not listed in the items tab, and within the scope of services offered with this bid solicitation.
Location for Tree Plantings:
Alton- Garcia Park and others
Mission- La Lomita Park, Mission Hike & Bike Trails and others
Edinburg- Vacker Park and others
Donna- Hike & Bike Trails and other parks
Mercedes- Mercedes Sports Complex & Walking Trails
Harlingen- Bonham, Hunter, Rangerville and other parks
San Benito- Resaca Trails, Stookey and other parks.
Additional locations within city limits of the above listed cities may be requested
The contractor will perform manual removal of grass and weeds within tree planting areas and individual 4 to 6 foot diameter rings around each tree, plant a variety of tree sizes from 3 gallon to 4.5 inch caliper (including balled and burlaped), and mulch all trees. All mulch, trees, and additional materials will be provided by Region One ESC. The contractor must provide their own shovels and rakes, and supply a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 4 employees per day. Work locations include Garcia Park (Alton), La Lomita Park and Mission Hike & Bike Trails (Mission), Vacker Park (Edinburg), Donna Hike & Bike Trails (Donna), Mercedes Sports Complex & Walking Trails (Mercedes), Bonham, Hunter, Rangerville and other parks (Harlingen), and Resaca Trails, Stookey and other parks (San Benito), with additional locations within city limits possible.
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