Tree Planting and Maintenance Services

The government authority in Gaithersburg, MD, requires a USA-only organization to provide tree planting and maintenance services onsite throughout the agency. The buyer expects the contractor to procure, receive, inspect, and heel-in approximately 1,000 1.5”-2.0” caliper trees per planting season from October through April. The scope of work encompasses tree planting, site preparation, pruning, routine inspections, fertilization assessments, and mulching services. The contractor must monitor and protect trees against wildlife predation and invasive species, deliver scheduled and drought-response watering, procure necessary materials, monitor tree health, and submit required documentation. The contractor will also remove and replace dead plantings as directed by the agency. The buyer hosts a pre-bid meeting on September 8, 2026, and requires bidders to submit all questions by September 16, 2026. The buyer seeks proposals for the budget and provides no specific evaluation criteria in the text.