City of Tampa - American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) E. 12th Avenue Sidewalk Tree Planting - 26-P-00588 (2026)
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- Primary Contact
- James Wheeler · (813) 274-5155
- Scope Location
- Tampa, FL
- Submission Address
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa/projects/306681
SUMMARY
The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Department seeks quotes from qualified contractors for tree planting, establishment, and maintenance services for the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) E. 12th Avenue Sidewalk Tree Planting project. The scope involves furnishing, installing, and maintaining specified trees along E. 12th Street between N. 15th Street and N. 17th Street, including White Geiger trees, Simpson Stopper trees, and one year of maintenance and establishment services. Work requires adherence to planting plans, technical specifications, and site verification. The submission deadline is September 29, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
White Geiger Tree, Furnish and install complete (6 ea); Simpson Stopper Tree, Furnish and install complete (5 ea); One Year Maintenance and establishment services for all 11 installed trees (1 LS)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Authorized Representative's Information, Business License, Public Record Declaration or Claim of Exemption
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What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: White Geiger Tree, Furnish and install complete (6 ea); Simpson Stopper Tree, Furnish and install complete (5 ea); One Year Maintenance and establishment services for all 11 installed trees (1 LS). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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