Deeply Rooted

Deeply Rooted is a community-academic collaborative that uses the healing power of nature to promote health and well-being in Black and other minority Philadelphia neighborhoods. Cleaning over 100,000 sf of vacant land thru collaboration with PHS vacant land team. These bids will include up to 4 groups which vary from 15,000 to 30,000 square feet. As in the past, contractors may bid on more than one group. The treatment for stabilization includes debris removal, regrading, seeding, fencing, planting trees and maintenance.

To submit your bid or to ask questions regarding the Philadelphia LandCare work please contact LandCare Operations Manager Marquita Heard at [email protected] or 215.988.8768.

Important dates

• Tuesday, August 22: Pre-Bid Meeting
• Friday, September 1, by 12:00 pm: Bids are due
• Tuesday, September 5: Awarded contractors will be notified

Stabilization Due Dates

• Monday, September 11: Work may commence on the sites.
• Monday, October 9: All grading & hydroseeding work must be completed.
• Monday, November 6: All fence installation work must be completed. 
• Monday, November 20: All tree installations and site work must be completed.
• Failure to comply with these dates could lead to contract termination.

A bid application link will be emailed shortly after the bid meeting. This application must be submitted in full and all required attachments included by 12:00 pm on Friday, September 1.

Other Notes

• PA One- Call must be contacted before any work may begin
• See Detail FE02VL-R All fences must meet the specification or contractor will be required to rework the fence until deemed acceptable

Vacant Land Stabilization 

Fall 2023 stabilization bid package includes 4 groups which vary between 36,000 - 68,000 square feet.  As in the past, contractors may bid on more than one group.  The treatment for stabilization includes debris removal, regrading, seeding, fencing, and planting trees.

For any questions regarding the Philadelphia Land Care work please contact LandCare Operations Manager Kaitlyn Dibble at [email protected] or 215.988.8834.

Submit and download your bid form and package and the buttons below. 

Important dates

• Tuesday, August 22: Pre-Bid Meeting
• Friday, September 1, by 12:00 pm: Bids are due
• Friday, September 12: Awarded contractors will be notified

Stabilization Due Dates

• Monday, September 18: Work may commence on the sites.
• Friday, October 20: All grading & hydroseeding work must be completed.
• Friday, November 3: All fencing must be completed.
• Friday, November 17: All trees must be installed.
• Failure to comply with these dates could lead to contract termination.

A bid application link will be emailed shortly after the bid meeting. This application must be submitted in full and all required attachments included by 12:00 pm on Friday, September 1.

Other Notes

• PA One- Call must be contacted before any work may begin
• See Detail FE02VL-R All fences must meet the specification or contractor will be required to rework the fence until deemed acceptable