Landscape Services for Regional Tree Planting Projects: Grounds Preparation, Tree Planting, and Mulching

Region One ESC is seeking landscape services to assist with grounds preparation and tree plantings within various parks & greenspaces of the 7 cities of Alton, Mission, Edinburg, Donna, Mercedes, Harlingen & San Benito. Grounds preparation will require manual removal of grass & weeds within the tree planting areas and individual 4 to 6 foot diameter rings around each tree planted. A variety of tree sizes from 3 gallon, 5 gallon, 7 gallon, 10 gallon, 15 gallon and balled & burlaped trees from 1.5 inch up to 4.5 inch caliper will need planting. Mulching of all trees will be required however all mulch, trees and any additional materials necessary for proper tree installation will be provided by Region One ESC. Contractor will be expected to provide their own shovels for digging and rakes for spreading mulch. Contractor is being asked to provide a an hourly rate per employee for regular hours and off hour/ holiday hour rates. Some projects will require a minimum 2 employees per day and a maximum of 3 to 4 employees per day. Contractor will not be responsible for any tree warranty however will be required to properly plant the trees according to Texas A&M Forest Service guidelines.