Landscaping Services, Snow Removal, Tree Services

The Massachusetts FAC120 Landscaping Services, Snow Removal, Tree Services state-wide contract provides comprehensive environmental and grounds maintenance services across six primary categories: Landscaping and Grounds Keeping, Snow Removal, Tree Services, Invasive and Exotic Plant Control, Outdoor Integrated Pest Management, and Irrigation Services. The vehicle enables state agencies, local governments, public institutions, and potentially other authorized entities to procure landscaping-related services through a pre-qualified vendor pool. Contractors can provide a wide range of services including grounds maintenance, seasonal snow removal, tree care, pest management, and specialized environmental services, with an emphasis on environmentally preferable practices such as using organic fertilizers, native plants, and zero-emission equipment.

The contract is managed by the Operational Services Division and runs from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028, with a potential two-year extension to 2030. Approximately 136 potential vendors have been identified, with notable prime contractors including Annisquam Landcare, BrightView Landscapes, and Barrett Tree Service East. The contract covers all 14 Massachusetts counties and operates on a fee-for-service model with "not-to-exceed" ceiling rates, requiring entities to solicit quotes from at least three contractors for each project. The estimated total contract value is $30 million, and it includes supplier diversity requirements, with vendors committing to engagement with small, minority-owned, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Pricing is structured to include both prevailing wage and non-prevailing wage task rates, providing flexibility for various government procurement needs.