This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Asheville, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

As of April 5th, 2022 this project is pending an award. Questions due by: 5:00 p.m., February 23, 2022 Planting of trees at locations specified by the City of Asheville. Some locations have existing trees or root balls to be removed. The successful bidder shall provide all labor, materials and plants to complete the work. Pre-Proposal Meeting (not mandatory) N/A Projected Project Start Monday, March 28, 2022 The City of Asheville reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities. Information: All questions concerning this Request for Proposal (RFP) should be submitted via email to: Chuck Watson, Project Manager cwatson@Qashevillenc.gov 828-251-4033 Please send a confirmation/test email to cwatson@ashevillenc.gov prior to submitting your questions. Please put FY22 Trees in the subject line of your email. You will receive a confirmation email or receipt. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please reach out to the City of Asheville at 828-251 - 4033 before the submission deadline. Asheville Business Inclusion Policy: The City of Asheville has adopted the Asheville Business Inclusion Policy to encourage women and minority businesses' participation in the public bidding process. The purpose of this outreach effort is to increase the likelihood of availability and utilization of MWBEs in the award of contracts. Bidders are hereby notified that this Bid is subject to that Policy's provisions. Questions regarding the Asheville Business Inclusion Policy may be directed to Rosanna Mulcahy, Office of Economic Development, City of Asheville, Post Office Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802-7148 or by phone at (828) 259-8050 or by email abi@ashevillenc.gov. Bidders are invited to show proof of MWBE status, to include NC Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses or other MWBE certifications. If not already certified with the ABI Office at the City of Asheville, bidders are further invited to become certified with the City of Asheville as an MWBE vendor. Please use this link: ABI Certifications It is the Policy of the City to (1) provide minorities and women an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of its contracting and procurement programs and (2) to prohibit any and all discrimination against persons or businesses in pursuit of these opportunities. Goods and General Services: A 2018 disparity study conducted by the City of Asheville indicated a disparity among Minority-owned businesses (MBE) on goods and general services contracts. The study indicated that of the contractors available for utilization on goods and general services, 14.6% are Black American-owned (B), Hispanic American-Owned (H), Asian American-Owned (A), and Native American-Owned (N). The City of Asheville has set an annual aspirational MBE goal of 14.6% for goods and general services contracts. Although achieving this goal is not a criterion for the award of this Contract, it is expected that documents will reflect that every effort has been made to conduct inclusive outreach to ensure that contractors with existing disparities have an opportunity to participate in contracting with the City of Asheville. Certification of a Drug-Free Workplace: Prospective Contractors are notified that the City of Asheville has adopted a Drug-Free Workplace Policy requiring successful contractors to insure that a drug-free workplace is provided in the performance of any City of Asheville contract. By submitting a proposal, the Prospective Contractor certifies that if awarded the Contract, they and their subcontractors shall comply with the City's Drug- Free Workplace Policy. The policy may be viewed at the following: Drug Policy. Miscellaneous Requirements of the Proposal: Prospective Contractors are notified of a City policy that prohibits contracting with persons or firms who are delinquent in the payment of ad valorem taxes owed to the City of Asheville. All proposals must be submitted on the FORM provided.