District-Wide Landscaping Services for Downtown Denver Business Improvement District

The Downtown Denver Business Improvement District (DDBID) is soliciting proposals for professional landscaping services to install, manage, and maintain horticultural installations in approximately 420-450 above-ground planters. This contract is for an initial five-year term, with annual renewals. The scope of work includes plant palette design, purchasing materials, planter preparation, installation, and comprehensive maintenance, including watering, deadheading, debris cleanup, pest and disease control, and fertilization. The DDBID is transitioning to a planting scheme centered around native and locally adapted perennial plant species, encouraging applicants to consider each location's unique environmental and social context. Maintenance costs and year-round planter appeal are key considerations. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services. Reporting will be required quarterly, detailing water usage, fertilizer types and quantities, plant counts, and material sources. A quality control program must be submitted with the proposal, outlining how work will be performed to specifications and how deficiencies will be remedied.