When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 3, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Quincy. The work is located in Quincy, Illinois, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Landscaping, arboriculture, or urban forestry contractor. Experience supplying and planting nursery-grown trees. Knowledge of tree quality, root-control bags, and planting standards. Ability to meet municipal specifications and coordinate with a City Forester.

Annual Fall Tree Planting Program Service (Due September 3, 2026)

Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Quincy, Illinois, United StatesPosted: August 20, 2026Deadline: September 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government authority in Quincy, Illinois, is seeking a vendor for a one-year annual fall tree planting program. Services require the provision and planting of healthy, properly formed nursery-grown trees meeting City Forester approval standards.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must comply with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Tree Planting Guide and Standards
Must meet American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.2-2025) requirements
Must provide unit prices for specified tree varieties
Must maintain trees in healthy condition until delivery and acceptance
Must provide insurance coverage including Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Comprehensive Automobile Policy
Must agree to indemnification and hold-harmless requirements
Must be able to deliver trees on or before October 27th, 2026
Must provide replacement trees at no additional cost if failure is due to defective stock or improper installation

TIMELINE

Quote Due Date: September 3rd, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Notification of successful vendor(s): On or before September 17th, 2026.

Tree planting period: November 1st, 2026, to December 15th, 2026.

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Quincy

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Quincy, Illinois, seeks a vendor to provide services for its annual fall tree planting program. The contract period will be one year.

Trees must be nursery-grown in an in-ground or above-ground fabric root-control bag approved by the City Forester. Plant material must be healthy, nursery-grown representatives of the applicable species and cultivar, with normally developed branches, vigorous root systems, a visible root flare, and a trunk reasonably centered within the root mass.

Trees must not have excessive soil above the root flare or significant trunk and branch defects. Where characteristic of the species, trees must have a strong central leader and must be free of bark inclusions, major codominant stems, significant trunk wounds, and recent topping or heading cuts.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 3, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Quincy. The work is located in Quincy, Illinois, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Landscaping, arboriculture, or urban forestry contractor
Experience supplying and planting nursery-grown trees
Knowledge of tree quality, root-control bags, and planting standards
Ability to meet municipal specifications and coordinate with a City Forester

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