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Bid Title

2026 Request for Proposals Street Tree Planting Services Spring-Fall

Issuing Agency

Oconomowoc city

Location

Wisconsin

Published Date

Mar 5, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 23, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	2026 Request for Proposals Street Tree Planting Services Spring-Fall
Category:	Bid Postings
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Oconomowoc is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced contractors to furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to plant street trees within public rights-of-way in the city. This project supports the Municipality’s urban forestry program goals, including canopy expansion, species diversity, public safety, and long-term tree health. The selected Contractor will purchase, house and plant new street trees during the spring and fall, 2026 planting seasons. Work will generally include site preparation, tree delivery, planting, staking (only if needed), mulching, watering at installation, adding tree protectors, initial inspection, follow up weekly watering for a total of 4 additional times and replacement of dead/failing trees during the one-year warranty period. Estimated Quantity: Approximately 309 trees shall be split up for spring (170) and fall (139) season planting for optimal species diversity. All tree species will be determined by the Municipality’s representative (City Forester) Planting Locations: Public rights-of-way, terraces, boulevards within the municipality. All site locations will be pre-marked and determined by the City Forester and/or City Arborist Contract Term: 2026 (spring planting season and fall planting season) See related documents for additional information. Publication Date/Time: 3/5/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/23/2026 1:00 PM Contact Person: Bryan Spencer, Superintendent of Parks and Forestry City of Oconomowoc Phone: (262) 569-2180 bspencer@oconomowoc-wi.gov Related Documents: 2026 Request for Proposals Street Tree Planting Services Spring-Fall

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City of Oconomowoc

Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department

Request for Proposals

Street Tree Planting Project

Spring and Fall, 2026

Specifications and Instructions

2026 Street Tree Planting

Request for Proposals

The purpose of the Request for Proposals (RFP) is to obtain proposals for street tree planting in

Oconomowoc, WI for the City of Oconomowoc for the spring and fall seasons in 2026.

To be considered, each Contractor must submit a completed proposal form, provide a certificate of

liability insurance and any additional information requested in the RFP with their proposal packet.

The proposal form must be signed and dated.

The selection process will be evaluated to determine if the Contractor’s proposal meets all criteria

for consideration, work experience with references, project understanding, project requirements

and proposed fees. The lowest proposal will not necessarily be the one chosen for the services. The

City reserves the right to reject all proposals, award the agreement, interview contractors, negotiate

the specific terms of the agreement, and make other adjustments as required in consultation with

the successful contractor.

Proposal submission deadline shall be submitted by Monday, March 23, 2026 (1:00pm) to:

Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department

220 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Envelopes shall be directed to Bryan Spencer and clearly marked “Street Tree Planting Project” on

the outside of the envelope. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted.

All communications or questions concerning this RFP and obtaining the complete RFP packet of

information should be directed at:

Bryan Spencer, Superintendent of Parks and Forestry

City of Oconomowoc

Phone: (262) 569-2180

bspencer@oconomowoc-wi.gov

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Municipal Street Tree Planting Services

Proposal Due Date & Time: March 23, 2026 by 1:00pm

Submission Method: [Sealed Hard Copy]

1. Introduction and Background

The City of Oconomowoc (“Municipality”) is soliciting proposals from qualified and

experienced contractors (“Contractor”) to furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and

supervision necessary to plant street trees within public rights-of-way in the city. This project

supports the Municipality’s urban forestry program goals, including canopy expansion, species

diversity, public safety, and long-term tree health

2. Project Overview

The selected Contractor will purchase, house and plant new street trees during the spring and

fall, 2026 planting seasons. Work will generally include site preparation, tree delivery, planting,

staking (only if needed), mulching, watering at installation, adding tree protectors, initial

inspection, follow up weekly watering for a total of 4 additional times and replacement of

dead/failing trees during the one-year warranty period

Estimated Quantity: Approximately [309] trees shall be split up for spring (170) and fall (139)

season planting for optimal species diversity. All tree species will be determined by the

Municipality’s representative (City Forester)

Planting Locations: Public rights-of-way, terraces, boulevards within the municipality. All site

locations will be pre-marked and determined by the City Forester and/or City Arborist

Contract Term: 2026 (spring planting season and fall planting season)

3. Scope of Work

3.1 Tree Nursery Stock Specifications

• Street tree species, quantities and locations will be determined by the Municipality’s

representative (City Forester)

• The Contractor will be ordering and housing all trees for planting. Pre-approved

nurseries include Breezy Hill Nursery, Johnson’s Nursery, Leaves Inspired Nursery,

McKay’s Nursery, Wayside Nursery

• All trees will be nursery grown ball and burlap tree caliper sizes: Diameter measured at

6 inches above grade (per ANSI Z60.2) and be between 1.5"– 2.5"

• Size of root balls and tree height range shall comply with ANSI Z60.2 section 2.1.2

standards for nursery stock specifications for type 1 shade trees as shown below:

• Trees will all be single stem, Type 1 shade trees, have a strong central leader,

well-developed branches with a fibrous root system, and the trees will be free from

defect, decay, sunscald, abrasions, disease and insects

• Tree species listed could change based on nursery availability. Final list of street trees

with planting locations will be agreed upon by the Contractor and the Municipality

3.2 Tree Planting Specifications

A. All work shall comply with:

• ANSI A300 (Parts 1 & 10, as applicable)

• ANSI Z60.2 – 2025 American Standard for Nursery Stock

• Best Management Practices (BMPs) of the International Society of Arboriculture

(ISA)

• City of Oconomowoc ordinance chapter 8A, urban forestry planting

specifications:

o Minimum distance from the corner of an intersection to plant a street

tree in the right-of-way shall be 25' for vision clearance

o Tree planting locations for underground utilities are to be kept:

▪ Gas line mains

5' away minimum

▪ Water & sewer lines or laterals

10' away minimum

▪ Power lines (primary & secondary)

24” away minimum

▪ Cable & phone lines

24” away minimum

o Tree planting locations for above ground facilities are to be kept:

▪ Driveways and alleys

10' away minimum

▪ Light poles

10' away minimum

▪ Fire hydrants

10' away minimum

• All addresses with planned street trees shall be notified ahead of planting time

with door hangers for the proposed tree planting markings and locations by the

Municipality

• Any tree planting locations that possibly conflict with underground utilities, the

Contractor shall contact the Municipality’s representative for alternative planting

sites and record this on the provided spreadsheet

B. Minimum tree planting requirements include:

• Proper tree planting hole dimensions (minimum size will be 2 times the size of

the root ball width; planting depth to be no deeper than the root flare)

• All trees shall be planted in the center (between the street curb and the sidewalk

location) of the rights-of-way at all locations

• All transported trees, the canopies shall be covered or tarped during

transportation from the municipal yard to the planting site to prevent wind scorch

• Root flare visible at finished grade (see photo below of the original ball soil depth

from the nursery after we carefully shaved the root ball down)

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 115310Support Activities for Forestry
• NAICS 561730Landscaping Services

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