SLED Opportunity · OHIO · METROPARKS TOLEDO
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Metroparks Toledo seeks a licensed tree-planting contractor for reforestation of 4.7 acres in Glass City Metropark with 200 B&B trees. Bids due April 16, 2026, via e-bid only. Project completion by December 1, 2026.
THE SCOPE OF WORK consists of the reforestation of approximately 4.7 acres of parkland on four sites within Glass City Metropark, Lucas County, Ohio with 200 ball and burlap (B&B) trees. Contractor shall furnish and install trees and tree stakes per spec. All planting areas included in this reforestation project are currently open parkland. Reforestation activities under this project must be completed by December 1, 2026. In accordance with R.C. 307.87 this notice is available on, and Bidders may obtain contract documents and additional information at, www.metroparkstoledo.com/bids by following the Current Opportunities link. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Planning and Construction Address: 6101 Fallen Timbers LaneMaumee, Ohio43537 County: Lucas License Requirements: Prospective Contractors must be licensed and registered to work in the City of Toledo. Link Provided: https://toledo.oh.gov/business/how-to-build-in-the-city/contractor-license-renewal Other Details: The bidder must be a tree-planting contractor licensed and registered to work in the City of Toledo and pre-qualified with Metroparks Toledo in order to perform this work. Pre-qualification status must be in force at the time of bid, at the time of award, and through the life of the construction contract. Please contact Sam Wilhelm regarding obtaining prequalification at 419-708-0585, Samuel.Wilhelm@metroparkstoledo.com. Notes: Bidders not registered on the PlanetBids Metroparks Toledo Vendor Portal must first create a free Vendor Profile by clicking New Vendor Registration. For additional guidance regarding electronic bidding, bidders can click the Help Center (Headset icon in the upper right of the Vendor Portal) to review the frequently asked questions, get the PlanetBids contact information, or open a support ticket with PlanetBids.SUBMISSION: Bids for this Project will be accepted via e-bid only through the Metroparks' PlanetBids portal. Each bidder shall be responsible for submitting its electronic bid before the bid deadline. All paper bids will be rejected unless, in its sole discretion, the Metroparks determines good causes exists to accept the paper bid, and the bid is submitted before the bid deadline.EACH BIDDER MUST FURNISH a bid guaranty either in the form of (1) a bond for the full amount of the bid or (2) a certified check, cashier’s check or irrevocable letter of credit in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid with its bid. The successful bidder must furnish a 100 percent (100%) Performance and Payment Bond.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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