Massport #P26-3666-M4A

Statewide Arboricultural Services for Massachusetts DCR Parkways and Properties

This opportunity involves a statewide contract for arboricultural services for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR): - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) - Contracting office located at 10 Park Plaza, Suite 6620, Boston, MA 02116 - Scope of Work: - Arboricultural services including tree pruning, maintenance, and removal along DCR-managed parkways, roadways, and properties across Massachusetts - Services include bucket crews, climbers, emergency storm response (2-hour rapid response), crane and log loader mobilization, stump grinding, cable installation, and use of specialized equipment (e.g., aerial lifts, chippers) - All work must comply with detailed safety and industry standards - Estimated Contract Value: - $6,500,000 for a 3-year period (1095 calendar days) - Key Requirements: - Bidders must be pre-qualified by MassDOT Highway Division in Tree Trimming Maintenance & Removal - Supplier diversity goals: 6% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 10% Women Business Enterprise (WBE), 3% Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (VOBE) - Minimum workforce utilization: 15.3% local minorities, 6.9% women - 5% bid deposit required - Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion - Compliance with Massachusetts General Laws for public works and prevailing wage - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are specified; this is a services contract - Emergency and storm work may require rapid mobilization - Places of Performance: - All counties in Massachusetts (Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, Worcester) - DCR Headquarters in Boston for contract administration

Description

This solicitation is for arboricultural services including tree care such as pruning, maintenance, and removal along Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) properties and parkways statewide in Massachusetts. The contract requires bidders to be pre-qualified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division in Tree Trimming Maintenance & Removal. The estimated contract value is $6.5 million with a work duration of 1095 calendar days from notice to proceed. The contract includes specific minority, women, and veteran business enterprise participation goals and requires a 5% bid deposit.

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