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City of Taunton Seeks Tree Removal and Pruning Services with Equipment and Emergency Response

The City of Taunton's Department of Procurement is seeking bids for comprehensive Tree Removal Services as part of its Tree Pruning Program. - Government Buyer: - City of Taunton, Massachusetts - Department of Procurement, Procurement Department - Contact: Shab Khan - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs mentioned; potential vendors include Tiles in Style LLC, The Davey Tree Expert Company, SiteScapes Landscaping & Snow Removal LLC, Distinctive Tree Care, LLC, Quantum Ridge Ventures, and Regal Tree and Shrub Experts, LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Tree Removal and Pruning Services including labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision - Equipment hourly rates for: - Bucket Trucks (65 ft and 75 ft minimum) with operator, tree worker, and chipper (15 ft minimum) - Prentice Loader (or equivalent) with 10,000 lbs capacity, operator, and tree worker - Crane with minimum 75 ft working height and crew - Brush Chipper (15 ft minimum) with operator - Stumper and crew truck - Emergency Response Bucket Truck (65 ft minimum) with operator, tree worker, and chipper - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emergency tree response capability within the city - OSHA certification and Massachusetts contractor licensing required - Pricing based on hourly rates for equipment and labor - Compliance with Massachusetts Chapter 30B procurement laws - Physical bid submission with 5% bid deposit and required certifications - Places of Performance: - City of Taunton, Massachusetts, specifically at 90 Ingell Street, Taunton, MA 02780 - Period of Performance: - Initial one-year contract starting July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 - Two optional one-year renewals, potentially extending through June 30, 2029

Description

The City of Taunton is soliciting bids for Tree Removal Services. The contract requires a contractor to provide labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary for the Taunton Tree Pruning Program, including sanitation, removal, and other related tree work, including emergency tree response. Bids are to be submitted physically to the Procurement Department by June 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The solicitation is governed by procurement laws of Chapter 30B and the City reserves the right to waive minor informalities or reject bids if deemed in the City's best interest.

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