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Project information/Scope: II. Project Description 1. Linn County Conservation is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the purchase and installation of approximately 255 trees to be planted in Pinicon Ridge County Park. This planting will occur during the 2025 Spring tree planting season. III. Scope of Work/Description of Services The Scope of Services to be provided is described below: 1. Bidder is to provide no less than 255 trees for planting at designated locations within the park listed above. Aeriel maps of planting locations will be provided with this document, and individual planting locations will be marked with pin flags or spray paint prior to contractor planting. 2. Tree planting shall be completed between May 1st, 2025 and May 31st, 2025, unless written approval from Linn County Conservation staff to work outside of this time period is given. 3. An approved species list will be provided with this document, and any substitutions to desired species must first be discussed with Linn County Conservation staff. 4. All trees must be containerized and grown using the Root Production Method of air pruning and have a well-established fibrous root system with no encircling roots. Trees must have a well formed canopy with a strong intact central leader. 5. Trees shall be in either 3, 5, or 7 gallon containers, with a preference towards 5 and 7 gallon containers as stock allows. 6. Trees shall be planted according to industry best practices. Consultation with Conservation staff on proper tree planting will be required. 7. Each tree shall have deer protection installed with it. 4ft tall welded wire fencing shall be used and be supported by t-posts. Diameter of fence shall be a minimum of 3ft, but wide enough to allow tree to remain unobstructed. 8. All trees shall be properly mulched. Mulch shall be kept 1-2 inches away from the trunk, installed to a 3- to 4-inch depth to the dripline of the tree, or a minimum diameter of 4 feet. 9. Each tree shall have a trunk protective covering installed if tree is large enough to support it 10. Each tree will include 1 year of establishment care. This will include weekly watering from time planted to tree dormancy in fall, with a minimum of 15 gallons per tree per watering. Contractor must provide documentation showing trees were watered weekly. If trees receive a sufficient amount of rain during a week, watering may be suspended for that week with approval from Conservation staff. 11. Each tree shall include a one-year replacement warranty to ensure it possesses vigorous growing conditions. Qualities of a vigorous tree include, but are not limited to, a well-shaped and healthy canopy, minimal deadwood, no tip or central leader dieback, good leaf color and shape, and good twig growth. Warranty begins once all trees are inspected and accepted by Conservation staff. Replacements will be discussed and agreed upon between Contractor and Conservation staff. 12. Contractor is required to comply with Iowa One Call permit process prior to excavation. Contractor must also consult with Conservation staff prior to excavation to ensure all internal utilities are marked. 13. Some plantings will be taking place in a new campground and cabin site that will be finishing up construction in the spring of 2025. The purpose for this meeting is to give potential bidders the opportunity to ask questions about the project, and Linn County Conservation to explain what they expect to be done. Linn County Conservation Board hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. Linn County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each bidder shall accompany the bid with a bid security as defined in section 26.8. Linn County Conservation Please contact Mitchell Ahrendsen, mitchell.ahrendsen@linncountyiowa.gov with any questions. Linn County Conservation, Iowa does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract, or contracts, as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the jurisdiction.