Native Plant Supply and Planting for Pungarehu Canal Stage 4

⁠⁠⁠This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the supply, planting and maintenance for three years (six releases) of 25,059 Carex geminata and 25,059 Cyperus ustulatus. The planting will take place at three locations (defined as reaches) on the upper banks of the Pungarehu Canal.

Council is looking for service provider(s) who will be responsible for supply of native plants, planting according to the statement of work and specifications and delivery of the maintenance program. Expected planting timeframe is from May 2024 to August 2024. Maintenance of plants will continue for three years after the first planting year.

Council is looking for experienced and credible service provider(s) who have the capability, capacity, and experience to complete the required budget and timeframe. They need to have a good track record that have relevant experience in management and implementation of plant propagation, riparian planting and environmental restoration related projects. For further information, please refer to the RFQ.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of Canal Stabilisation Programme within Integrated Catchment Management Unit, and to mitigate the effects of flooding on the agricultural and horticultural industry as a result of delivering this project.