When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 12, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $174,700.

It was issued by The Horticultural Society Of New York. The work is located in New York City, New York, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Construction contractor experienced in sidewalk, pavement, and excavation work. Tree care or urban forestry company qualified for hazardous tree and stump removal. Experience constructing and remediating municipal tree pits. Capability to perform saw cutting, soil removal, below-grade excavation, and site restoration. Established presence or demonstrated project experience in New York.

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Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

New York City, New York, United StatesPosted: August 7, 2026Deadline: August 26, 2026

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SUMMARY

A New York government authority seeks construction and installation services for tree pit construction, pavement cutting, tree pit remediation, and the removal of dead trees and stumps. Questions are due August 12, 2026, and proposals are due August 26, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a state-certified minority and women owned business entity (MWBE) or include such partners to meet the 30% goal
Must have experience with urban streetscape or landscape construction
Must have experience working in New York City right-of-way conditions
Must demonstrate familiarity with tree pit construction and expansion
Must demonstrate familiarity with tree installation in urban environments
Must have the ability to manage phased installation schedules
Must provide references for at least two projects of similar scope, size, and complexity completed within the last 10 years
Must comply with prevailing wage requirements
Must obtain all required permits

BUDGET

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$174,700

CONTRACT DURATION

38 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issued: August 4th, 2026

Questions Due: August 12th, 2026

Proposals Due: August 26th, 2026

Award: Mid/Late September 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 12, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

The Horticultural Society Of New York

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in New York is seeking a vendor to provide construction and installation services related to urban tree pits and pavement work. The scope includes saw cutting and removal of sidewalk or pavement to create new tree pits, as well as expanding undersized pits to meet applicable planting standards.

The services also include tree pit remediation, including the removal of compacted soil, rubble, and other obstructions, followed by excavation to the required depths. Additional work involves removing dead or hazardous trees, grinding stumps, and fully removing stump material below grade.

All questions regarding the opportunity must be submitted no later than August 12, 2026. The proposal deadline is August 26, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 12, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $174,700.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by The Horticultural Society Of New York. The work is located in New York City, New York, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Construction contractor experienced in sidewalk, pavement, and excavation work
Tree care or urban forestry company qualified for hazardous tree and stump removal
Experience constructing and remediating municipal tree pits
Capability to perform saw cutting, soil removal, below-grade excavation, and site restoration
Established presence or demonstrated project experience in New York

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