Douglas Town Civicplus #26-3

Douglas, MA Highway Department Solicits Tree Removal and Trimming Services

The Town of Douglas Highway Department in Massachusetts is seeking bids for a one-year contract to provide tree removal and trimming services along various roads in Douglas. - Government Buyer: - Town of Douglas Highway Department (Worcester County, MA) - Products/Services Requested: - Tree removal and trimming services - Requires a two-person crew - Equipment required includes: - Minimum 72-foot aerial lift (2 section with elevator) - Power saws, hydraulic stick saw, blower, hand tools - 15" diesel-powered brush chipper with winch - 10+ cubic yard chip/dump truck with ground man - Skid steer with grapple - Disposal of wood chips - Minimum $1 million liability insurance per day - 8-hour workdays starting at 7:30 AM at the Douglas Highway Department facility - Quantities: - One contract for tree removal and trimming services (crew and equipment as specified) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Initial project value of $10,000, with potential for an additional $50,000 pending Town Meeting approval - Compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws - Minimum 5% minority employee participation - 5% bid deposit and 50% payment bond required - Only licensed dealers or their agents may bid - Fixed price for one-year period - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Douglas Highway Department, 56 Main Street, Douglas, MA 01516

Description

The Town of Douglas Highway Department is soliciting sealed bids for tree removal and trimming services. The project has an initial value of $10,000 with a potential additional $50,000 contingent on approval at the November 2026 Town Meeting. Bids must comply with Massachusetts wage laws and include a 5% bid deposit and a payment bond of at least 50% of the contract price. Proposals are due by 10:00 AM on June 4, 2026, and will be publicly opened and read at that time.

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