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City to solicit bids for TreeSurety2026 to plant 223 street trees (pre-bid est. $85,000)
Summary
Public Works staff obtained council permission to advertise bid contract 25-07 (TreeSurety2026) for furnishing, installing and irrigating 223 trees across new subdivisions and replacement plantings; pre-bid estimate $85,000 with funding from multiple budget sources.
The Board of Public Works asked the Common Council to authorize solicitation of bids for contract 25-07 (TreeSurety2026), an annual street-tree planting contract to furnish, install and irrigate 223 trees in new residential subdivisions and as replacements after street reconstruction. Public Works staff explained the pre-bid estimate is $85,000 and that funding sources include the tree surety budget for new residential development, the 2026 operating budget, carry-forward funds and grant funding.
Staff said advertising bids in November improves contractor interest and pricing for spring planting. Council approved the motion to authorize bidding and noted a minor agenda typo (the agenda listed a prior year reference), which staff acknowledged as not affecting the substance of the action.
