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Invitation to Bid

City of Quincy Quincy, Massachusetts

Notice

DUE: April 16, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.

The City of Quincy, acting through the Department of Natural Resources, is soliciting bids for the Fall 2026 Tree Planting Services. The general scope of work shall consist of the furnishing and planting of approximately 150 new trees of varying species and related work at various locations. In addition, the following related items shall be included in the scope of work: cutting and excavation of tree pits; the watering and maintaining of the trees;

preparation of planting soil mix and fertilizer additions; installation of bark mulch; and fine grading of planted areas. A minimum quantity is specified – it is probable that on certain species, the final number of trees planted will be substantially greater than the minimum amount.

Bids must state exceptions, if any, the delivery date, and any allowable discounts. Bids/Proposals must be in a sealed envelope. The outside of the sealed envelope is to be clearly marked "BID ENCLOSED" with time/date of bid call.

Bids will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169, until Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.

Firm bid prices will be given first consideration. Bids will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department until the time and date stated above, at which time and date they will be publicly opened and read. Late Bids delivered by mail or in person will be rejected.

Detailed specifications are available on-line at the City of Quincy’s website, www.quincyma.gov and available at the Office of the Purchasing Department, Quincy City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02169, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

All inquiries regarding this bid should be directed to Kathryn R. Logan, Chief Procurement Officer by email:

klogan@quincyma.gov and cc: mmarini@quincyma.gov. Inquiries will be accepted until April 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total value of the bid in the form of a bid bond or certified/treasurer’s check.

The bidding and award of this contract shall be in full compliance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30, Section 39M, as last revised. All Federal, State and City of Quincy regulations and subject to the minimum wage rates set under the Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Law and/or any applicable federal rates. The City reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all bids when such an action is deemed in the best interests of the City.

Non-responsive and/or unbalanced bids may be rejected.

Thomas P. Koch, Mayor David Murphy, Commissioner of Natural Resources

Kathryn R. Logan, Chief Procurement Officer http://www.quincyma.gov/ mailto:klogan@quincyma.gov mailto:mmarini@quincyma.gov