Massachusetts Douglas Civic Plus #26-3

Douglas 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, MA. - Government Buyer: - Town of Douglas Highway Department (Worcester County, MA) - Products/Services Requested: - Tree removal and trimming services - Two-person crew required - 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 - Quantities: - One contract for a two-person crew with specified equipment for the contract period - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws (M.G.L. Ch. 149, S 26-260) - Minimum 5% minority employee participation - Bid deposit of 5% and payment bond of at least 50% of contract price - Fixed price for one year; initial value $10,000 with potential for $50,000 additional funding - Bidders must be duly licensed - 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 be submitted by June 4, 2026, and comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws. Detailed bid documents and specifications are available starting May 6, 2026, and bidders must submit sealed proposals clearly marked with 'Tree Removal'.

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