FAC120 Contract User Guide 06.05.25.docx

FAC120 Landscaping Services, Snow Removal, Tree Services and Related Services UPDATED: June 5, 2025

*The asterisk is required when referencing the contract in the Massachusetts Management Accounting Reporting System (MMARS).

Table of Contents:

Contract User Guide for FAC120

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· Contract Summary

· Contract Categories

· Benefits and Cost Savings

· Find Bid/Contract Documents

· Who Can Use This Contract

· Subcontractors

· Construction Requirements

· Supplier Diversity Requirements

· Pricing, Quotes and Purchase Options

· Instructions for MMARS Users

· Environmentally Preferable Products

· Contract Exclusions and Related Statewide Contracts

· Emergency Services

· Performance and Payment Time Frames Which Exceed Contract Duration

· Strategic Sourcing Team Members

· VENDOR LIST AND INFORMATION

· Appendix A: Vendor Categories and Regions

· Appendix B: Counties and Regions

· Appendix C: Truck Safety Standards

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Contract Summary This is a Statewide Contract for Landscaping Services, Snow Removal, Tree Services and Related Services. This contract will replace FAC103, and the major changes include more Environmentally Preferrable requirements for vendors, an expansion of allowable pests and an expansion of the service regions to represent the 14 counties.

Be advised that the FAC120 Strategic Sourcing Team identified apparent successful bidders, and OSD is finalizing negotiations with these businesses. As vendors are onboarded, the FAC120 Contract User Guide and COMMBUYS will be updated to reflect these additional vendors. Therefore, we suggest that you check these resources prior to submitting RFQs for these services. The FAC120 contract will include vendors from FAC103, as well as newly awarded vendors.

Please note that FAC103 has extend beyond language that allows buyers who are in current agreements to continue working with FAC103 vendors in the same capacity through September 30, 2023. New services may be established only through FAC120.

Contract Categories This contract includes six (6) categories of services as listed below.

Category 1: Landscaping and Grounds Keeping Services Category 2: Snow Removal Services Category 3: Tree Services Category 4: Invasive and Exotic Plant Control Services Category 5: Outdoor Integrated Pest Management Services Category 6: Irrigation System Service and Repair

Benefits and Cost Savings Statewide contracts are an easy way to obtain benefits for your organization by leveraging the Commonwealth’s buying power, solicitation process, contracting expertise, vendor management and oversight, and the availability of environmentally preferable products.

· Prompt pay Discount

· Contractor Competition – The contract provides access to a wide range of contractors and services and enables users to obtain quotes and negotiate competitive rates.

· Bidder Qualification – The Strategic Sourcing Team (SST) reviewed each bidder’s qualifications to provide services in the awarded categories. As a result, contract users can concentrate on the specific requirements of their projects and on negotiating the most competitive pricing.

Find Bid/Contract Documents

· To find all contract-specific documents, including the Contract User Guide, RFR, specifications, price sheets and other attachments, visit COMMBUYS.com and search for FAC120 to find related Master Blanket Purchase Order (MBPO) information.

· To link directly to the MBPO for FAC120 visit Master Blanket Purchase Order PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC02-28941. All common contract documents are located in the “Master Contract Record.”

· To find vendor-specific documents, including price sheets, see links to individual vendor MBPOs on the Vendor Information page.

Who Can Use This Contract Applicable Procurement Law Executive Branch Goods and Services: MGL c. 7, § 22; c. 30, § 51, § 52; 801 CMR 21.00;

Construction Materials and Services: G.L. c. 149, s. 44A; G.L. c. 30, § 39M.

Eligible Entities Please see the standard list of Eligible Entities on our Eligible Entities Which May Use Statewide Contracts webpage.

Subcontractors The awarded vendor’s use of subcontractors is subject to the provisions of the Commonwealth’s Terms and Conditions and Standard Contract Form, as well as other applicable terms of this Statewide Contract. Prior approval of the department is required for any subcontracted service of the Contract. Contractors are responsible for the satisfactory performance and adequate oversight of their subcontractors.

Construction Requirements Purchasers must ensure that any services involving construction are limited to $50,000 or less.

Purchasing entities are responsible for compliance with applicable construction law requirements. Information concerning specific , M.G.L. c. 149 and c. 30 construction requirements may be found in the Office of the Inspector General’s Public Procurement Charts at: https://www.mass.gov/download-oig-public-purchasing-and-public-construction-manuals. It is the responsibility of the Eligible Entity to determine whether installation work includes construction as defined by M.G.L. c.149 or M.G.L. c.30, §39M. Chapter 30B Procurement Assistance from the Office of the Inspector General is available at https://www.mass.gov/how-to/get-public-procurement-assistance-from-our-chapter-30b-team. Access the 30B Hotline at 617-722-8838 or email them at: 30BHotline@massmail.state.ma.us.

Questions about public construction bidding should be directed to Deborah Anderson, Counsel II for the Attorney General’s Office, at 617-963-2371. Visit the Attorney General’s Public Construction web page to learn more about Public Bidding Laws.

See Quotes Including Construction Services Requirements below for information on quoting these types of projects.

Supplier Diversity Requirements

When selecting vendor(s) without soliciting quotes or a statement of work, Executive Departments should follow below guidance:

When selecting contractors and placing orders, Executive departments shall utilize diverse and small businesses to the extent possible based on contract terms, SDO and departmental policies, laws, and regulations. Additionally, departments shall make a preference for contractors with higher SDP commitments and/or performance whenever such information is available (or is requested from contractors by the department) and the preference is feasible.

OSD provides up-to-date information on the availability of diverse and small businesses on statewide contracts through the Statewide Contract Index available on the COMMBUYS home page. See the “Programs (SDO and SBPP)” tab for current certification and small business status of contractors on this contract.

When selecting vendor(s) from multiple quotes and statement of work, Executive Departments should follow below guidance:

Requirements of the Small Business Purchasing Program for Small Procurements (expected annual value of $250,000 or less) or the Supplier Diversity Program for Large Procurements (expected annual value exceeding $250,000) apply to Executive Departments soliciting quotes or issuing statements of work.

Small Business Award Preference: In accordance with the Supplier Diversity Office’s SBPP Policy, Departments must award contracts for Small Procurements to SBPP-participating small business bidders if both of the following conditions are met:

· The response is received from an eligible small business; AND

· The response meets the Department’s best value criteria as defined in the RFR or RFQ.

SDP Commitment: Businesses awarded large Commonwealth contracts for goods and services (also called prime contractors or prime vendors) are required to make measurable financial commitments to do business with one or more diverse businesses (often called SDP Partners). This business-to-business relationship requirement applies to all Large Procurements for goods and services, which were historically defined as those expected to exceed $150,000 in total spending. Effective July 1, 2021, Large Procurements will be defined as those expected to exceed $250,000 in annual spending.

Executive departments should take into consideration contracted vendors SDP commitments when evaluating responses. Specifically, the following fields of the new SDP Plan Form correspond to the goals stated above:

SDP policy link or attachment (if any)

Additional creative initiatives (if any)

SDP commitment – subcontracting

Evaluate the bidder’s SDP commitment.

SDP commitment – ancillary

SDP commitment – total

Company prior year spending with the list of partners (if available)

Key Evaluation Requirements The following key requirements apply to the evaluation of submitted SDP Plans:

· At least 25% of the available evaluation score must be dedicated to the evaluation of the bidder’s SDP Commitment.

· The majority of the SDP evaluation score should be dedicated to the bidder’s SDP commitment.

· bidders offering more value in their SDP Plan submissions must receive higher scores.

Other Requirements:

· Include SBPP contract language and place it prominently within the RFQ. See SDO Template Language.

· Evaluate bids received from, and award a contract to, an SBPP-participating small business that meets the department’s best value criteria.

· Award to a large business only if there is no SBPP participating business meeting departments’ best value criteria.

· Conduct a clarification/BAFO/negotiation before disqualifying an SBPP-participating business based on price or desirable criteria.

· See the Best Value Evaluation of Responses to Small Procurements: A Guide for Strategic Sourcing Teams for additional guidance.

· Make a preference for contractors with higher SDP commitments and/or performance whenever such information is available (or is requested from contractors by the department) and the preference is feasible.

· See the Best Value Evaluation of SDP Plan Forms: A Guide for Strategic Sourcing Teams for additional guidance.

1. Note: Departments may ask the prime Contractor for an additional SDP commitment specifically related to the Department’s purchase or engagement. SDP spending for such a purchase or engagement must be reported by the Contractor using the SDP Reporting Form directly to the Department and may not be included in any other SDP reporting filed by the Contractor.

OSD provides up-to-date information on the availability of diverse and small businesses on statewide contracts through the Statewide Contract Index available on the COMMBUYS home page. See the “Programs (SDO and SBPP)” tab for current certification and small business status of contractors on this contract.

Pricing, Quote and Purchase Options Purchase Options The purchase options identified below are the only acceptable options that may be used on this contract:

· This is a fee for service contract Pricing Options

· Ceiling/Not-to-Exceed: Contract discounts and other pricing published under the contract represents “ceiling” or “not-to-exceed” pricing and may be further negotiated.

Product/Service Pricing and Finding Vendor Price Files Pricing for services under this contract will be determined through a quotation process for each job or scope of service. Quotations will be based on the hourly labor rates and /or other rates negotiated between the contractor and the Eligible Entity and as specified in the Statement of Work (SoW). All rates under this contract will be “Not-to-Exceed” or “Ceiling” rates, and lower rates may be offered to Eligible Entities based on the specific requirements.

Eligible entities reserve the right to negotiate lower labor rates. Bidders must indicate the maximum % markup for prevailing wage tasks and a maximum hourly rate for non-prevailing wage tasks. Bidders may also include rates for overtime and holidays if applicable.

Price Files for vendor can be found in the vendor-specific MBPOs. See Vendor Information page for more information.

1. Compensation Structure/Pricing Pricing for services under this contract will be determined through a quotation process for each job or scope of service. Quotations will be based on the hourly labor rates and /or other rates negotiated between the contractor and the Eligible Entity and as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW). The Eligible Entity will determine the format in which quotations for their specific project will be collected, including but not limited to: service rates; project totals; separate rates for specific deliverables; and others. The contractor is required to provide specific and transparent pricing in all Requests for Quotes (RFQ) responses. The negotiated price will be published in COMMBUYS by the Eligible Entity as part of the contract record. All rates under this contract will be “Not-to-Exceed” or “Ceiling” rates, and lower rates may be offered to Eligible Entities based on the specific requirements.

1. For each applicable category, the contractors are to include a Not-to-Exceed/Ceiling Rate during the bid process.

1. Most engagements will not be bid at the Ceiling Rate. The contractor and the Eligible Entity may negotiate for lower rates based on the specific requirement of each job or scope of service. It is understood that additional rates, including but not limited to equipment use, materials, and permits may apply; however, the Eligible Entity must be informed about all applicable rates at the time of the Request for Quotes (RFQ) response.

Setting Up a COMMBUYS Account COMMBUYS is the Commonwealth’s electronic Market Center supporting online commerce between government purchasers and businesses. If you do not have one already, contact the COMMBUYS Help Desk to set up a COMMBUYS buyer account for your organization: (888)-627-8283 or OSDhelpdesk@mass.gov.

Per 801 CMR 21.00, Executive Branch Departments must use established statewide contracts for the purchase of commodities and services. Specifically, Executive Departments are required to use OSD’s statewide contracts, including designated statewide contracts, if available, for their specific commodity and service needs. Exceptions will only be permitted with prior written approval from the Assistant Secretary for Operational Services, or designee.

When contacting a vendor on statewide contract, always reference FAC120 to receive contract pricing.

Quick Search in COMMBUYS Log into COMMBUYS, and use the Search box on the COMMBUYS header bar to locate items described on the MBPO or within the vendor catalog line items. Select Contract/Blanket or Catalog from the drop-down menu.

How To Purchase From The Contract

· Solicit quotes and select and purchase quoted item in COMMBUYS This COMMBUYS functionality provides a mechanism to easily obtain quotes, as specified by the Contract. The buyer would create a Release Requisition, and then convert it to a Bid. After approval by the buyer approving officer, the bid is then sent to selected vendors to request quotes. Buyers must include “FAC120 RFQ” when entering information in the Description field.

FAC120 has six category specific Solicitation-enabled MBPO. See the Vendor Information table for more information.

For a description of how to complete this purchase in COMMBUYS, visit the Job Aids for Buyers webpage, and select:

· The COMMBUYS Purchase Orders section and choose the How to Create a Solicitation Enabled Bid Using a Release Requisition job aid or one of the quick reference guides.

· Directly purchase a non-fixed price item ($0 line item) through COMMBUYS Obtaining Quotes Contract users should always reference (FAC120) when contacting vendors to ensure they are receiving contract pricing. Quotes, not including construction services, should be awarded based on best value.

Quotes: Eligible Entities must solicit quotes from at least three (3) contractors to determine which contractor can provide the best value for each service or project. The minimum requirement is that Eligible Entities contact the three contractors for quotes; you are not required to receive responses from all three contacted contractors.

Eligible Entities will determine the format in which quotations for their specific project will be collected, including but not limited to: service rates; project totals; separate rates for specific deliverables; and others.

Contractors are expected to adhere to the following quotation process, unless the Eligible Entity requests a different process:

· Contractors must respond to a service call by an Eligible Entity within 24 hours.

· Contractors must be available for a site visit, at no cost to the Eligible Entity, within 48 hours of the service call.

· Contractors must, at no cost to the Eligible Entity, provide a quote to the Eligible Entity within 72 hours of the service call.

The quote selected by the Eligible Entity for award will serve as the basis for a service agreement and will establish the Eligible Entity’s maximum financial obligation under the agreement. The RFR contains the following language protecting the Eligible Entity from additional charges:

No pleas of ignorance of pre-existing conditions affecting the cost or quality of service will be accepted by the Eligible Entity or the SST as an excuse for any failure or omission on the part of the Contractor to fulfill every detail of all requirements of the documents governing the work. Contractors will not be allowed any extra compensation for additional work they may have to complete of which they should have been aware through their own surveillance prior to submitting the quote.

For a full description of how to complete a quote in COMMBUYS visit the Job Aids for Buyers webpage, and select:

· The COMMBUYS Purchase Orders section, and choose Request Quotes From Vendors on Statewide Contracts job aid.

Quotes Including Construction Services Please note specific requirements that apply for quoting construction services, depending upon the scope of your bid:

· Where the construction services are less than $10,000: Select a vendor based on sound business practices, consistent with your entity’s procurement policies and procedures.

· For construction services valued from $10,000-$50,000: Must solicit a minimum of three quotes and receive two written responses; award to lowest responsible bidder.

The following services on the contract are considered construction services:

· Planting services

· Tree trimming and removal

· Excavation

· Vacuum Excavation

· Grading

For all quotes that do not involve construction, award should be best value.

Negotiation: Eligible Entities may negotiate with the apparent winner(s) of the quotation process to enhance the value of the agreement.

Price Adjustments: In cases where the Eligible Entity’s instructions, or circumstances arising in the course of performing the service, require an adjustment to the quote previously issued by the Contractor, the Eligible Entity’s express approval will be required for such a change.

Prevailing Wage Requirements The Massachusetts prevailing wage laws require that covered employees on public works projects be paid a minimum hourly rate set by the Department of Labor Standards (DLS). The prevailing wage laws apply to both union and non-union employers and employees. The buyer has a legal obligation to request a prevailing wage schedule from the Department of Labor Standards (DLS) at www.mass.gov/dols. To get the proper rates for your region/job, you must request a determination. Questions regarding the Prevailing Wage Law may be answered by accessing the DLS website or by calling the DLS Prevailing Wage Program at (617) 626-6953.

If prevailing wage is required, make sure to include this information in your quotes or bids so vendors know to include prevailing wage.

In addition, all contracts by a state agency or state-assisted contracts for design, construction, reconstruction, installation, demolition, maintenance or repair must contain Workforce Participation Goals for minorities and women. This is required by M.G.L. c. 149, § 44A(2)(G). A “state-assisted contract” is a construction project undertaken by a political subdivision of the commonwealth or two or more subdivisions thereof for planning, acquisition, design, construction, demolition, installation, repair or maintenance whose costs are paid for, reimbursed, grant funded, or otherwise supported, in whole or in part, by the commonwealth. An affected awarding authority’s bid documents must include a reference to the specific goals that will be contained in the contract. The contract must also include the processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the Workforce Participation Goals, including reporting and enforcement provisions. For questions about the Workforce Participation Goals law, please contact Deborah Anderson at the Attorney General’s Office at 617-963-2371, or visit the Attorney General’s Public Construction Bidding in Massachusetts FAQ.

The Office of the Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division is responsible for enforcing the prevailing wage laws. Visit www.mass.gov/prevailing-wage-enforcement for more information.

Instructions for MMARS Users MMARS users must reference the MA number in the proper field in MMARS when placing orders with any contractor.

Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) This contract contains lists of vendors that are capable of performing various commercial, industrial, institutional, and/or residential maintenance and services during times when you do not have the available resources to do so. Vendors provide services such as installation, maintenance, repair and irrigation systems, tree trimming, catch basin cleaning, snow removal and sanding services. Service categories with environmentally preferable services include:

1. Landscaping and Grounds keeping/landscaping –statement of work must request IPM landscaping methods (see #5). In addition, request use of compost and organic fertilizers, native and drought tolerant plants, integration of xeriscape and permaculture practices, compost all yard waste and use zero-emission battery electric landscaping equipment.

2. Snow Removal – request deicing and snowmelt products that are certified by the EPA’s Safer Choice program.

3. Tree Services – certain regions have a requirement that vendors be certified by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to identify Asian long-horned beetles. Request that non-contaminated trimmings be separated and composted.

4. Invasive plant control – ask vendor for a plan to consider effectively targeting and removing non-native plant species without the use of pesticides/herbicides if at all possible and use zero-emission battery electric landscape equipment or at the least equipment powered with a four-stroke engine.

5. Outdoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM): a strategy used to manage insect pests in the landscape by using economically and environmentally sustainable practices. The goal of IPM is not to eliminate insect pests, but rather to strengthen and stabilize the landscape (ecosystem) so that conditions are more favorable for plants than they are for pests. A well designed IPM program should be based on prevention, monitoring, and control which offer the opportunity to eliminate or drastically reduce the use of pesticides, and to minimize, to the greatest extent possible, the toxicity of and exposure to any products which are used.

6. Irrigation systems installation, service, and repair – request drip irrigation or efficient irrigation equipment certified by EPA’s WaterSense Program.

Contract Exclusions and Related Statewide Contracts This contract is not intended to replace contracts: (1) FAC104 Statewide Contract for Landscaping Products, Parks and Recreation Equipment and Related Products, Supplies and Service, (2) FAC116 Statewide Contract for Lawns and Grounds, Equipment, Parts and Services; or (3) FAC117 Integrated Pest Management; or (4) TRD02 category for Catch Basin Cleaning.

The sale of salt and deicing materials on their own is prohibited. For salt or deicing materials please refer to VEH107 or its replacement.

Emergency Services Many statewide contracts are required to provide products or services in cases of statewide emergencies. ML - 801 CMR 21 defines emergency for procurement purposes. Visit the Emergency Response Supplies, Services and Equipment Contact Information for Statewide Contracts list for emergency services related to this contract.

Geographical Service Area Information regarding geographic service area for each vendor can be found in the vendor-specific MBPOs. See Vendor Information page for more information.

Other Discounts

· Prompt Pay Discounts: A discount given to the buyer if paid within a certain time period. These discounts may be found in the Vendor List and Information section below. All discounts offered will be taken in cases where the payment issue date is within the specified number of days listed by vendor and in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Bill Paying Policy. Payment days will be measured from the date goods are received and accepted / performance was completed OR the date an invoice is received by the Commonwealth, whichever is later to the date the payment is issued as an EFT (preferred method) or mailed by the State Treasurer. The date of payment “issue” is the date a payment is considered “paid” not the date a payment is “received” by a Contractor.

If the Needed Product Can Not be Found If a service cannot be found it is recommended to contact the vendor directly to inquire if it is available for purchase on this contract. If the service meets the scope of the product category, the vendor may be able to add it to their service offerings.

A request for the addition of services to FAC120 Statewide Contract must be submitted by the Purchasing Entity in writing to the Contract Manager. The Contract Manager along with the SST reserve the right to add additional services beyond those stated in this RFR as the needs of the Purchasing Entities require.

Performance and Payment Time Frames Which Exceed Contract Duration All term leases, rentals, maintenance, or other agreements for services entered into during the duration of this Contract and whose performance and payment time frames extend beyond the duration of this Contract shall remain in effect for performance and payment purposes (limited to the time frame and services established per each written agreement). No written agreement shall extend more than six (6) months beyond the current contract term of this Statewide Contract as stated on the first page of this contract user guide. No new leases, rentals, maintenance, or other agreements for services may be executed after the Contract has expired.

Memorandum of Understanding/Statement of Work Buyers should be sure that all associated documents reference the statewide contract by its number FAC120.

Strategic Sourcing Team Members

· Ken MacKenzie – Department of Conservation and Recreation

· Ruth Helfeld - Department of Conservation and Recreation

· Eric Seaborn - Department of Conservation and Recreation

· Alexandra Echandi - Department of Fisheries and Wildlife

· Brendan McCue – Department of Transportation

· Michael Barry (inactive) – Operational Services Division

· Sean Corbin – Operational Services Division

Vendor List and Information*

(PPD)

***Category One – Landscaping and Grounds Keeping Services Solicitation Enabled MBPO (for requesting quotes)

***Category Two – Snow Removal Services Solicitation Enabled MBPO (for requesting quotes)

***Category Three – Tree Services Solicitation Enabled MBPO (for requesting quotes)

***Category Four – Invasive and Exotic Plant Control Services Solicitation Enabled MBPO (for requesting quotes)

***Category Five – Outdoor Integrated Pest Management Services Solicitation Enabled MBPO (for requesting quotes)

***Category Six – Irrigation System Services and Repairs Solicitation Enabled MBPO (for requesting quotes)

.5% 15 days;

.25% 20 days;

0 % 30 days

SBPP

1%

1% 15 days;

.5% 20 days;

.5 % 30 days

3%

1% 15 days;

.75% 20 days;

.50 % 30 days

26%

0% 15 days;

0% 20 days;

0% 30 days

1% 15 days;

.5% 20 days;

0% 30 days

2%

0% 15 days;

0% 20 days;

0% 30 days

1%

5% 15 days;

4% 20 days;

2% 30 days

10%

1% 15 days;

2% 20 days;

1% 30 days

4%

4% 15 days;

3% 20 days;

2% 30 days

1.5% 15 days;

0% 20 days;

0% 30 days

1%

.75% 15 days;

.5% 20 days;

.25% 30 days

2.50%

774-571-9668

0% 15 days;

0% 20 days;

0% 30 days

10%

617-957-8988

DDTreeland@aol.com

1% 15 days;

1% 20 days;

1% 30 days

4%

2% 15 days;

2% 20 days;

1% 30 days

3%

4% 15 days;

3% 20 days;

2% 30 days

1%

1% 15 days;

1% 20 days;

1% 30 days

1%

1% 15 days;

.5% 20 days;

.5% 30 days

1%

5% 15 days;

2.5% 20 days;

0% 30 days

5%

4% 15 days;

3% 20 days;

1% 30 days

5%

1% 15 days;

1% 20 days;

0% 30 days

15%

0% 15 days;

0% 20 days;

0% 30 days

SBPP

SDO

5%

Cell 617-839-8957

.5% 15 days;

0% 20 days;

0 % 30 days

1%

1% 15 days;

1% 20 days;

.5 % 30 days

15%

.25% 15 days;

.25% 20 days;

0% 30 days

1%

John DeMarco

781-389-2151 jdemarcoinc21@gmail.com

0% 15 days;

0% 20 days;

0% 30 days

VBE

DOBE

SBPP

SDO

1%

4% 15 days;

2% 20 days;

0% 30 days

1%

2% 15 days;

0% 20 days;

0% 30 days

1%

Leahy Landscaping, Inc.

1.5% 15 days;

1% 20 days;

0% 30 days

1%

3% 15 days;

3% 20 days;

3% 30 days

6%

Mayer Tree Service, Inc.

PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC01-28939

0.5% 15 days;

0.5% 20 days;

0% 30 days

10%

1.5% 15 days;

1% 20 days;

.5% 30 days

2%

2% 15 days;

1% 20 days;

.5% 30 days

1%

3% 15 days;

2% 20 days; 1% 30 days

4%

0% 15 days;

0.5% 20 days;

0.5% 30 days

1.5%

.5% 15 days;

0% 20 days;

0% 30 days

9%

1% 15 days;

.5% 20 days;

.5% 30 days

2%

2.5% 15 days;

2% 20 days;

2% 30 days

3%

1% 15 days;

1% 20 days;

1% 30 days

1%

2% 15 days;

1% 20 days;

0% 30 days

1%

Plumley Landscape, Inc.

0% 15 days;

3% 20 days;

1.5% 30 days

5%

0% 15 days;

0% 20 days;

0% 30 days

1%

1% 15 days;

1% 20 days;

0% 30 days

5%

2% 15 days;

0% 20 days;

0% 30 days

0% 15 days;

3% 20 days;

0% 30 days

3%

JCBM Enterprises Incorporated dba S&K Lawn Care

2% 15 days;

1% 20 days;

0% 30 days

1%

Shrewsbury Landscapes, Inc.

0% 15 days;

0% 20 days;

0% 30 days

1%

.75% 15 days;

.5% 20 days;

.25% 30 days

1%

0.5% 15 days;

0.25% 20 days;

0% 30 days

5%

3% 15 days;

1% 20 days;

1% 30 days

2%

1% 15 days;

1% 20 days;

1% 30 days

1%

1% 15 days;

.5% 20 days;

.5% 30 days

2% 15 days;

1.5% 20 days;

1% 30 days

1%

1% 15 days;

0% 20 days;

0% 30 days

1%

3% 15 days;

2% 20 days;

1% 30 days

1 % 15 days;

0% 20 days;

0% 30 days

1%

% 15 days;

% 20 days;

2% 30 days

2%

.75% 15 days;

.5% 20 days;

.25% 30 days

WBE

SDO

1%

TR Landworks, LLC

PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC01-28905

1% 15 days;

0% 20 days;

0% 30 days

1%

2% 15 days;

1% 20 days;

0% 30 days

1.2%

**The Master Contract Record MBPO] PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC02-28941 is the central repository for all common contract files. [Price files may be found in the individual vendor’s MBPO.

*** [The Solicitation Enabled MBPO] is the MBPO record for multiple quote requests and price comparison for each contract category.

Appendix A: Vendor Categories and Regions

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Arbor Tech Tree Services, LLC

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X

X

X

X

X

X

BrightView Holdings, Inc dba BrightView Landscapes, LLC

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Cicoria Tree and Crane Services Inc

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Davey Resource Group, Inc

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DeLuca and Sons Excavating and Landscaping

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X

X

X

Essex Horticulture, LLC

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X

X

Favreau Forestry, LLC

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Maltby & Co. Inc.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Native Habitat Restoration LLC

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

S. J. Services, Inc.

X

X

Sole Source Construction

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Stumpy’s Tree Services

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Tree Technology and Landscape Co Inc

X

X

Appendix B: FAC120 Counties and Regions

Peru

Pittsfield

Richmond

Sandisfield

Savoy

Sheffield

Stockbridge

Rowley

Tyringham

Salem

Washington

Salisbury

West Stockbridge

Saugus

Williamstown

Swampscott

Windsor

Topsfield

Wenham

West Newbury

Appendix C: Truck Safety Standards Issued by RMV

Truck Safety Standards The RMV enacted new regulations (540 CMR 4.10 to 4.13) that apply to certain registered motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers and semi-trailer units classified as class 3 or above by the Federal Highway Administration, with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating of 10,001 pounds or more (“Heavy Vehicles”). Heavy Vehicles that are (1) leased or purchased by the Commonwealth on or after January 1, 2023, or (2) operated under contracts with the Commonwealth executed on or after January 1, 2025, that require the use of Heavy Vehicles in writing or by necessary implication, must be equipped with the following truck safety devices:

· Lateral protective devices (LPD), commonly called “Side Guards,”

· Convex mirrors,

· Crossover mirrors, and

· Back-up cameras.

For snow and ice management and removal services and towing services, these regulations apply to Heavy Vehicles operated under contracts with the Commonwealth that were executed on or after July 1, 2025. Heavy Vehicles affected by the RMV regulations must be certified as compliant with these requirements beginning 12/31/2025 using the RMV portal. Please refer to MassDOT’s guidance here for information about updates on truck safety devices, the certification and waiver process, and guidance for contractors. Further guidance will soon be available on the OSD website.

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