City of Norfolk - HWY 275 Tree Project - 2026
City of NorfolkCity · Norfolk, NE- Due
- Oct 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Primary contact
- Nathan Powell
- (402) 844-2184
The 30-second brief
The City of Norfolk Parks and Recreation is requesting sealed bids for the HWY 275, HWY 81 and Parks Tree Planting Project in Norfolk, Nebraska. The project includes furnishing and installing up to 214 trees across two pricing schedules: Schedule A for Furnish & Install (F&I) of 103 trees along Highway 275 and Highway 81, and Schedule B for Furnish Only (FO) of 111 trees delivered to City parks. Required items include tree species such as Northern Acclaim Honeylocust, Kentucky Coffeetree, Exclamation London Plan Tree, Frontier Elm, Black Hills White Spruce, Common Hackberry, Emerald City Tulip Poplar, and Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine, measuring 1.0" to 1.5" caliper, with 15-20 gallon slow-release watering bags, mulch rings, staking, planting per ANSI A300 Part 6 and ISA BMPs, and a one-year full growing season warranty. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. CST on Friday, October 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted via email prior to October 19, 2026. Award will be based on lowest responsive, responsible bidder considering unit prices, compliance, and availability.
Schedule A - Furnish & Install 103 trees; Schedule B - Furnish Only 111 trees; 15-20 gallon slow-release watering bags; 3" deep, 4' diameter mulch rings; staking; establishment warranty
Lowest responsive, responsible bidder, price, compliance, availability
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Summary
The City of Norfolk Parks and Recreation is requesting sealed bids for the HWY 275, HWY 81 and Parks Tree Planting Project in Norfolk, Nebraska.
The project includes furnishing and installing up to 214 trees across two pricing schedules: Schedule A for Furnish & Install (F&I) of 103 trees along Highway 275 and Highway 81, and Schedule B for Furnish Only (FO) of 111 trees delivered to City parks. Required items include tree species such as Northern Acclaim Honeylocust, Kentucky Coffeetree, Exclamation London Plan Tree, Frontier Elm, Black Hills White Spruce, Common Hackberry, Emerald City Tulip Poplar, and Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine, measuring 1.0" to 1.5" caliper, with 15-20 gallon slow-release watering bags, mulch rings, staking, planting per ANSI A300 Part 6 and ISA BMPs, and a one-year full growing season warranty. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. CST on Friday, October 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted via email prior to October 19, 2026. Award will be based on lowest responsive, responsible bidder considering unit prices, compliance, and availability.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Lowest responsive
- Responsible bidder
- Price
- Compliance
- Availability
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Schedule A - Furnish & Install 103 trees
- Schedule B - Furnish Only 111 trees
- 15-20 gallon slow-release watering bags
- 3" deep, 4' diameter mulch rings
- Staking
- Establishment warranty
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bid Form
- Affidavit
- Performance Bond
- Payment Bond
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- City of Norfolk, Parks & Recreation, Attn: Nathan Powell, 309 N 5th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701
- Scope location
- Norfolk, NE
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Norfolk?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 23, 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: City of Norfolk, Parks & Recreation, Attn: Nathan Powell, 309 N 5th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701. For questions, contact Nathan Powell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Norfolk in NE, 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 Nathan Powell at (402) 844-2184. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Schedule A - Furnish & Install 103 trees; Schedule B - Furnish Only 111 trees; 15-20 gallon slow-release watering bags; 3" deep, 4' diameter mulch rings; staking; establishment warranty. 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, responsible bidder, price, compliance, availability" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Norfolk?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Norfolk are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Norfolk 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: Bid Form, Affidavit, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Certificate of Insurance. Review the full document from City of Norfolk for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Norfolk, NE. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.