Palm Trees for 400 Block of Peruvian Avenue

Background
The Town of Palm Beach, Florida is seeking qualified landscape contractors to furnish and install palm trees in the 400 block of Peruvian Avenue. The goal of this contract is to enhance the landscaping by replacing existing ylang-ylang stumps and installing new palm trees, thereby contributing to the aesthetic appeal and environmental quality of the area.

Work Details
Contractors are required to supply and install approximately eleven (11) Royal Palm (Roystonea regia) trees with a minimum of 25 feet of clear trunk (CT) and approximately five (5) Green Malayan Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) trees with a minimum of 15 feet of clear trunk (CT).

All plant material must be 'Florida No. 1' grade or equivalent, free from pests, diseases, and mechanical trunk damage. The contractor must provide all necessary materials, labor, tree bracing, and utility locates. Responsibilities include removing existing stumps/root balls, transporting new trees, initial watering of root-balls, obtaining utility locates, and Right of Way permits prior to work commencement. The contractor shall ensure that no bracing impedes parking or pedestrian access. A warranty for the survival of all palms for one year from substantial completion is required, excluding damages from Acts of God or owner neglect.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a period defined by the project schedule established by the contractor in coordination with the Town's requirements. Specific timelines will be outlined in the installation schedule submitted by the contractor.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed in the right-of-way along the 400 block of Peruvian Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must hold a County and/or Municipal Tax Receipt (Occupational License) in their business location area. Contractors must also provide proof of insurance coverage including General Liability Insurance ($1 million per occurrence), Business Auto Liability ($1 million), Workers' Compensation coverage as per Florida State Statute 440, and Employers Liability coverage. All service providers including subcontractors must comply with these insurance requirements.