Committee flags supplier silence and sparse RFP response as obstacle to planting program
Members said the primary supplier did not respond to contracting questions and that prior RFPs drew limited bids (one contractor, Rising Run); they discussed reissuing an RFP, contacting prior informal leads, or scaling plantings to contractor availability.
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Committee members reported delays from tree suppliers and limited success in prior competitive solicitations, which complicates plans to plant trees this season. A staff member said Silver Horizon had not responded to recent follow-up and that when an RFP was issued previously the only respondent was a contractor called Rising Run, who completed work on a prior contract.
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