Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1020-DCRFC-DC366-134921

Nickerson State Park firebreak maintenance and hazard-tree services

Massachusetts DCR is seeking forestry and tree-care services at Nickerson State Park in Brewster. - Government buyer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), DCR Forestry / STIP. - Requested services: - Ober Road firebreak maintenance: Maintain approximately 5,750 feet of firebreak. Work includes felling and removing marked trees, mulching small trees, mowing or mulching brush, pruning overhanging limbs, and clearing debris. - Approximate marked-tree quantities: 8 live white pines (5–18 inches in diameter), 9 live pitch pines (12–19 inches), 18 hardwoods (5–16 inches), 60 standing dead trees (5–23 inches), and 22 dead-and-down trees (5–22 inches). - Hazard-tree removal and mitigation: Remove, prune, or otherwise mitigate trees identified by DCR arborists in campgrounds, along internal roads, and on the internal bike path. Specific trees and locations will be identified by DCR. - Notable requirements: Remove or mulch trees under 5 inches in diameter within 12 feet of Ober Road; mow or mulch brush in that area to about 6 inches high; prune overhanging limbs to 12 feet; and remove felled material. Mulch must be approved by DCR, evenly dispersed, and no deeper than 3 inches. Stumps must be no more than 2 inches above ground, and skidding is prohibited. Contractor is responsible for qualified and licensed staff, safety and traffic controls, utility coordination as needed, and site cleanup. Machinery requires DCR approval and must have working fire extinguishers and a spill kit. - OEMs and named vendors: No equipment manufacturers, OEMs, or contractor vendors are named in the opportunity. - Performance window: Work is anticipated during FY27; the two tasks have separate anticipated completion windows. No option years or subscription period are specified.

Description

The Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking vendor(s) to maintain a firebreak along Ober Road within Nickerson State Park by cutting and removing trees, mulching small trees, and mowing brush. The work also includes removing and mitigating hazard trees throughout the park, including campgrounds, internal roads, and the internal bike path. Work must comply with FAC 120 and the provisions listed in the Scope of Work; a prevailing wage schedule is attached. The bid is closed, and the source identifies it as an invitation-only opportunity.

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