REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TREE PLANTING – 9th St. W. (21st Ave. W. to 32nd Ave W.)

Bid Postings • REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TREE PLANTING – 9th St. Skip to Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Website Sign In City Government & Departments Resident Services Business & Development About West Fargo Fire Police Library Public Works Economic Development /QuickLinks.aspx Search Home Bid Postings Print Sign up to receive a text message or email when new bids are added! Print Bid Title: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TREE PLANTING – 9th St. W. (21st Ave. W. to 32nd Ave W.) Category: City of West Fargo RFP Status: Closed Description: GENERAL INFORMATION The City of West Fargo, North Dakota (City) is requesting proposals from qualified firms for tree planting services. The project will involve furnishing and planting of trees on 9th St W. RFP packages will be accepted until noon Friday, March 21st, 2025. The City reserves the right to cancel this RFP in writing or postpone the date and time for submitting proposals at any time prior to the proposal due date. The City by this RFP does not promise to accept the lowest cost or any other proposal and specifically reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any formal proposal requirements, to investigate the qualifications and experience of any Proposer, to reject any provisions in any proposal, to modify RFP contents, to obtain new proposals, to negotiate the requested services and contract terms with any Proposer, or to proceed to do the work otherwise. In order to be fair to all proposers, no oral interpretations will be given to any proposer, as to the meaning of the specification documents or any part thereof. Every request for such a consideration shall be made in writing. Based on such inquiry, the WFPW may choose to issue an Addendum in accordance with local state laws. The City hereby notifies all proposers that it will affirmatively insure that in regard to any contract entered into, pursuant to this request, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity and are encouraged to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals that are in the best interest of the City. Free digital RFP project documents will be available at https://www.westfargond.gov/Bids.aspx or by contacting Chad Zander, West Fargo Forester at (701) 515-5400 or Hard copies should be shipped to ensure timely delivery to the contact as defined below: Chad Zander, City of West Fargo Forester 810 12th Ave. NW West Fargo, ND 58078 Office: (701) 515-5400 Fax: (701) 515-5419 Email: Proposals will be viewed at 9 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2025, at West Fargo Public Works (810 12th Ave. NW West Fargo, ND 58078). TREE PLANTING 1) Specification The specification shall not be interpreted as restrictive but rather as a measure of quality and performance against which all other materials will be compared. All materials furnished and methods of installation will meet or exceed City of West Fargo Tree Planting Specifications (attached). 2) Alternative Species Contractor will be responsible for providing alternative species for any tree species they are unable to procure. This will be listed on the Base Bid form. 3) Minimum Size All species of trees are required to be a minimum 1.25” caliper size. 4) Mobilization Mobilization item is for total mobilization to complete the project. Any recalls by the City to complete additional work will result in an additional mobilization payment. Any recalls by the City for correction work for defective product will not result in additional mobilization. A single mobilization may be for multiple days of project work. 5) Proposal requirements Consultants wishing to be considered for this work must submit one (1) copy of their Base Bid form (attached). 6) Consultant Selection Process a) Evaluation will include, but not limited to the criteria below: i) Price ii) Ability to supply requested species of trees b) After a review of the proposals and the interview process, the City will then rank the candidates. The City will attempt to negotiate a satisfactory contract with that respondent. If the City is unable to reach agreement with the first respondent, the City will repeat the proposal/negotiation process with the second rated respondent, and then third rated respondents, if necessary. DOWNLOAD THE FULL BID PACKET FOR SPECIFICATIONS, BASE BID FORM, AND MAPS Publication Date/Time: 3/3/2025 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/21/2025 11:59 PM Contact Person: Chad Zander, City of West Fargo Forester Office: (701) 515-5400 Fax: (701) 515-5419 Email: chad.zander@westfargond.gov 810 12th Ave. NW West Fargo, ND 58078 Download Available: YES Plan & Spec Available: YES Related Documents: Request For Proposals - 9th St. West Tree Planting Return To Main Bid Postings Page Live Edit Agendas & Minutes Snow Plow Tracker Fingerprinting Notify Me® Report an Issue Utilities Contact Us West Fargo - City Hall 2515 6th Street E. 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