City of Goose Creek - Henry E Brown Jr Boulevard Tree Planting IFB - 2026
City of Goose CreekCity · Goose Creek, SC- Due
- Oct 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jamie Cornell
- (843) 797-6220 ext 1109
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Goose Creek is inviting sealed bids from qualified landscape contractors to furnish and install 461 trees with 15-gallon gator bags along Henry E Brown Jr Boulevard. The scope of work includes providing labor, trees, materials, equipment, traffic control, delivery, layout, installation, cleanup, and incidentals necessary to complete the project in accordance with Appendix A and Appendix B. Bids are due by October 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, with written questions due by September 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. An optional pre-bid site meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET at the Department of Public Works. Required bid contents include a bid bond equal to five percent of the total evaluated bid, W-9, insurance certificates, comparable project references, and signed bid forms.
Quercus virginiana 'QVTIA' / Highrise Live Oak; Ulmus parvifolia 'Allee' / Allee Lacebark Elm; Quercus phellos 'QPSTA' / Hightower Willow Oak; Ulmus parvifolia 'Bosque' / Bosque Elm; Quercus lyrata 'Marquee' / Marquee Overcup Oak; Quercus nuttallii 'QNFTA' / Highpoint Nuttall Oak; Quercus shumardii / Shumard Red Oak; Cercis canadensis / Eastern Redbud; Lagerstroemia x 'Natchez' / Natchez Crape Myrtle; Cornus florida / Flowering Dogwood; Gator bags (15 gallon)
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
SUMMARY
The City of Goose Creek is inviting sealed bids from qualified landscape contractors to furnish and install 461 trees with 15-gallon gator bags along Henry E Brown Jr Boulevard.
The scope of work includes providing labor, trees, materials, equipment, traffic control, delivery, layout, installation, cleanup, and incidentals necessary to complete the project in accordance with Appendix A and Appendix B. Bids are due by October 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, with written questions due by September 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. An optional pre-bid site meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET at the Department of Public Works. Required bid contents include a bid bond equal to five percent of the total evaluated bid, W-9, insurance certificates, comparable project references, and signed bid forms.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Quercus virginiana 'QVTIA' / Highrise Live Oak
- Ulmus parvifolia 'Allee' / Allee Lacebark Elm
- Quercus phellos 'QPSTA' / Hightower Willow Oak
- Ulmus parvifolia 'Bosque' / Bosque Elm
- Quercus lyrata 'Marquee' / Marquee Overcup Oak
- Quercus nuttallii 'QNFTA' / Highpoint Nuttall Oak
- Quercus shumardii / Shumard Red Oak
- Cercis canadensis / Eastern Redbud
- Lagerstroemia x 'Natchez' / Natchez Crape Myrtle
- Cornus florida / Flowering Dogwood
- Gator bags (15 gallon)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Completed and signed Bid Form and Price Schedule, Form W-9, Evidence of required licenses and qualifications, Certificate of insurance, Conflict-of-interest disclosure, List of proposed subcontractors, Information for three comparable tree-installation or landscape projects completed within the past five years, Bid security equal to five percent of the total evaluated bid, Acknowledgment of each addendum
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Goose Creek, SC
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Goose Creek?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jamie Cornell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Goose Creek in SC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jamie Cornell at (843) 797-6220 ext 1109. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Quercus virginiana 'QVTIA' / Highrise Live Oak; Ulmus parvifolia 'Allee' / Allee Lacebark Elm; Quercus phellos 'QPSTA' / Hightower Willow Oak; Ulmus parvifolia 'Bosque' / Bosque Elm; Quercus lyrata 'Marquee' / Marquee Overcup Oak; Quercus nuttallii 'QNFTA' / Highpoint Nuttall Oak; Quercus shumardii. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive and responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Goose Creek?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Goose Creek are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Goose Creek regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Completed and signed Bid Form and Price Schedule, Form W-9, Evidence of required licenses and qualifications, Certificate of insurance, Conflict-of-interest disclosure, List of proposed subcontractors. Review the full document from City of Goose Creek for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Goose Creek, SC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.