City of Ypsilanti Street Tree Purchase and Planting RFQ
Town of YpsilantiCity · Ypsilanti, ND- Due
- Oct 7, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2025
The 30-second brief
The City of Ypsilanti is seeking quotes from nurseries for the purchase and planting of approximately 110 street trees, funded by a Michigan DNR grant. The scope includes providing trees of specific species and sizes, planting them according to specified standards, and includes requirements for proposals, delivery, and contractor responsibilities.
Purchase and planting of approximately 110 trees
Level of experience, qualifications, costs, and other factors. Price shall not be the sole determining factor.
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Summary
The City of Ypsilanti is seeking quotes from nurseries for the purchase and planting of approximately 110 street trees, funded by a Michigan DNR grant.
The scope includes providing trees of specific species and sizes, planting them according to specified standards, and includes requirements for proposals, delivery, and contractor responsibilities.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Level of experience
- Qualifications
- Costs
- Other factors
Price shall not be the sole determining factor.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Purchase and planting of approximately 110 trees
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Attachment 1: Contract Addendum Form
- Attachment 2: DNR Tree Planting and Care Tips
- Attachment 3: Detailed Tree Planting Specifications
- Attachment 4: Grant Agreement
- Submit to
- 1 South Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- Scope location
- Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Reported agency
- City of Ypsilanti
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Town of Ypsilanti?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 7, 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: 1 South Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Town of Ypsilanti in ND, 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 RFQ 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Purchase and planting of approximately 110 trees. 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: "Level of experience, qualifications, costs, and other factors. Price shall not be the sole determining factor." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Ypsilanti?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Ypsilanti are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Ypsilanti 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 RFQ?
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: Attachment 1: Contract Addendum Form, Attachment 2: DNR Tree Planting and Care Tips, Attachment 3: Detailed Tree Planting Specifications, Attachment 4: Grant Agreement. Review the full document from Town of Ypsilanti for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Ypsilanti, Michigan. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.