Wholesale Tree Supplier

The City of Cleveland’s Division of Urban Forestry is soliciting proposals for a qualified wholesale nursery or broker to provide ongoing wholesale tree supply consulting services under a multi-year term agreement. The City seeks a consultant with a network of growers that can provide full access to all native tree species indigenous to Northeast Ohio, a diverse range of cultivars designed for harsh urban climates, and flexible stock options in containers, bare root, and B&B of variable sizes. Through this Request for Proposals, the Division intends to establish a multi-year term agreement with a vendor capable of providing consulting and coordination services to ensure the supply of high-quality trees on an as-needed basis.

Cleveland’s urban forest faces significant challenges from compacted soils, air pollution, road salt, drought, limited rooting space, and climate variability. As such, the City requires a partner who can navigate nursery availability, coordinate supply across multiple growers, and ensure consistent access to both native Northeast Ohio species and urban-hardy cultivars.

Opening Date/Time: July 29, 2026, 1:00pm
Closing Date/Time: August 27, 2026, 4:30pm
Dept/Div: Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Urban Forestry
Contact: Cate Stanley, Deputy Commissioner
Contact Email: cstanley@clevelandohio.gov
Meeting Date/Time: August 17, 2026, 12:00pm
Meeting Location (Virtual): Join the meeting online (meeting number 2301 976 2952, meeting password pbGpw5hWD32) or join by phone +1-415-655-0003, access code 23019762952

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