City of Marietta Request for Proposal - Fall 2025 Tree Planting Program 2025
Town of MariettaCity · Marietta, OH- Due
- Nov 24, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2025
- Primary contact
- Charles Ditchendorf
- (740) 629-1025
The 30-second brief
The City of Marietta Tree Commission invites proposals from qualified contractors to implement a Fall 2025 Tree Planting Program to enhance the urban tree canopy, improve streetscapes, support environmental quality, and contribute to community beautification. The contractor shall supply, plant, and guarantee 70 to 90 trees (Category #1: Columnar for Downtown, Category #2: Normal for maximum shade, and Category #3: Mulch) at designated locations within the city including downtown and Gold Star Park. Trees must be single-trunk, nursery-grown meeting American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1) with a minimum 1.25" caliper and 15-20 gallon sizes. Scope includes consulting with the Tree Commission, excavation, backfill, soil amendments, staking, guying, mulching, watering, pruning, coordinating with OUPS for utility locates, maintenance/establishment period, and warranty/guarantee. Proposals are due by November 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time. Questions must be submitted in writing by November 21, 2025, to Charles Ditchendorf.
Columnar trees, Shade trees, Mulch
Qualifications and experience of the proposer with municipal tree planting, proposed species/sizes and quality of plant material, proposed methodology, comprehensive maintenance/establishment plan and warranty terms, cost - value for money and competitiveness, references and demonstrated past performance, additional value-added services or innovations
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Summary
The City of Marietta Tree Commission invites proposals from qualified contractors to implement a Fall 2025 Tree Planting Program to enhance the urban tree canopy, improve streetscapes, support environmental quality, and contribute to community beautification.
The contractor shall supply, plant, and guarantee 70 to 90 trees (Category #1: Columnar for Downtown, Category #2: Normal for maximum shade, and Category #3: Mulch) at designated locations within the city including downtown and Gold Star Park. Trees must be single-trunk, nursery-grown meeting American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1) with a minimum 1.25" caliper and 15-20 gallon sizes. Scope includes consulting with the Tree Commission, excavation, backfill, soil amendments, staking, guying, mulching, watering, pruning, coordinating with OUPS for utility locates, maintenance/establishment period, and warranty/guarantee. Proposals are due by November 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time. Questions must be submitted in writing by November 21, 2025, to Charles Ditchendorf.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Qualifications and experience of the proposer with municipal tree planting
- Proposed species/sizes and quality of plant material
- Proposed methodology
- Comprehensive maintenance/establishment plan and warranty terms
- Cost - value for money and competitiveness
- References and demonstrated past performance
- Additional value-added services or innovations
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Columnar trees
- Shade trees
- Mulch
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Cover letter
- Company profile
- Project approach
- Timeline
- Equipment/materials/species list
- Pricing schedule
- References
- Warranty/guarantee terms
- Insurance/licensing status
- Additional information/value-added services
- Submit to
- City of Marietta Tree Commission, 301 Putnam Street, Suite 1000, Marietta, OH 45750
- Scope location
- Marietta, OH
- Reported agency
- City of Marietta
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Marietta?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 24, 2025. 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: City of Marietta Tree Commission, 301 Putnam Street, Suite 1000, Marietta, OH 45750. For questions, contact Charles Ditchendorf.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Marietta in OH, 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 RFP 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 Charles Ditchendorf at (740) 629-1025. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Columnar trees, Shade trees, Mulch. 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: "Qualifications and experience of the proposer with municipal tree planting, proposed species/sizes and quality of plant material, proposed methodology, comprehensive maintenance/establishment plan and..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Marietta?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Cover letter, company profile, project approach, timeline, equipment/materials/species list, pricing schedule, references, warranty/guarantee terms, insurance/licensing status, additional information/. Review the full document from Town of Marietta for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Marietta, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.