2026 Request for Proposals Street Tree Planting Services Spring-Fall
| Location: | Wisconsin |
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| Posted: | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Agency: | Oconomowoc city |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Bid Title: |
2026 Request for Proposals Street Tree Planting Services Spring-Fall
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| Category: | Bid Postings |
| Status: | Open |
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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)
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