FY27-19_Tree_Services_Prevailing_Wages.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- FY27-28-29-19
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- Berkshire County, Massachusetts
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This is a prevailing wage rate schedule issued by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards for the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's FY27-19 Tree Services contract, which covers tree cutting, trimming, stump grinding, and removal services across multiple cities and towns in Berkshire County. The contract is classified as a non-construction related rental of equipment project under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27H. Bid packages were made available on March 12, 2026, with questions due by March 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and responses provided by March 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov portal no later than April 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., with public opening and oral reading of bids to follow immediately thereafter. Contract award is anticipated by April 20, 2026, with services commencing July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with optional renewal for two additional fiscal years (FY28 and FY29). The estimated contract value for FY27 is $1,230,240.00, with similar quantities and costs anticipated for optional renewal years. Successful bidders must be pre-qualified by MassDOT, possess a minimum of three years of tree trimming and removal experience, and maintain at least one Massachusetts or ISA Certified Arborist on-site at all times during operations.
All contractors and subcontractors must comply with the prevailing wage rates established in this schedule, with wages remaining in effect for the duration of the project except in multi-year contracts, which require updated wage schedules annually. The prevailing wage rates include classifications for operating engineers, pile drivers, teamsters, and laborers, with effective dates ranging from December 1, 2023 through December 1, 2028, and total rates varying from $31.62 for apprentice laborers to $127.24 for specialized divers. Apprentices must be registered with the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS) and may be paid lower apprentice wage rates at applicable steps, while non-registered apprentices must receive journeyworker rates. All contractors must submit weekly certified payroll reports directly to the awarding authority with employee names, addresses, occupational classifications, hours worked, and wages paid, maintaining records for three years. A 5% bid deposit and a labor and materials payment bond equal to 50% of the contract value are required, and the winning bidder must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including worker's compensation, employer's liability, automobile liability, general liability, and excess/umbrella liability, with the BRGPP and participating municipalities named as additional insureds. The awarded contractor must also pay a quarterly administrative fee equal to 1.75% of reported sales.
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STANDARDS
Prevailing Wage Rates
MAURA HEALEY
Governor
KIM DRISCOLL
Lt. Governor
As determined by the Director under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27H
LAUREN JONES
Secretary
MICHAEL FLANAGAN
Director
Awarding Authority: Berkshire Regional Planning Commission City/Town: PITTSFIELD
Contract Number: FY27-19
Description of Work: Tree cutting, trimming, stump grinding, and removal for various cities and towns in Berkshire County (Non-construction related)
Job Location: various cities/towns in Berkshire County
Information about Prevailing Wage Schedules for Awarding Authorities and Contractors
The wage rates will remain in effect for the duration of the project, except in the case of multi-year public construction projects. For construction projects lasting longer than one year, awarding authorities must request an updated wage schedule no later than two weeks before the anniversary of the date the contract was executed by the awarding authority and the general contractor. For multi-year CM AT RISK projects, the awarding authority must request an annual update no later than two weeks before the anniversary date, determined as the earlier of: (a) the execution date of the GMP Amendment, or (b) the execution date of the first amendment to permit procurement of construction services. The updated wage schedule must be provided to all contractors, including general and sub-contractors, working on the construction project.
This annual update requirement is generally not applicable to 27F “rental of equipment” contracts. For such contracts, the prevailing wage rates issued by DLS shall remain in effect for the duration of the contract term. However, if the prevailing wage rate sheet issued does not contain wage rates for each year covered by the contract term, the Awarding Authority must request updated rate sheets from DLS and provide them to the contractor to ensure the correct rates are being paid throughout the duration of the contract. Additionally, if an Awarding Authority exercises an option to renew or extend the contract term, they must request updated rate sheets form DLS and provide them to the contractor.
This wage schedule applies only to the specific project referenced at the top of this page and uniquely identified by the “Wage Request Number” on all pages of this schedule.
An Awarding Authority must request an updated wage schedule if it has not opened bids or selected a contractor within 90 days of the date of issuance of the wage schedule. For CM AT RISK projects (bid pursuant to G.L. c.149A), the earlier of: (a) the execution date of the GMP Amendment, or (b) the bid for the first construction scope of work must be within 90-days of the wage schedule issuance date.
The wage schedule shall be incorporated in any advertisement or call for bids for the project as required by M.G.L. c. 149, § 27. The wage schedule shall be made a part of the contract awarded for the project. The wage schedule must be posted in a conspicuous place at the work site for the life of the project in accordance with M.G.L. c. 149 § 27. The wages listed on the wage schedule must be paid to employees performing construction work on the project whether they are employed by the prime contractor, a filed sub-bidder, or a sub-contractor.
Apprentices working on the project are required to be registered with the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS). Apprentices must keep their apprentice identification card on their persons during all work hours on the project. An apprentice registered with DAS may be paid the lower apprentice wage rate at the applicable step as provided on the prevailing wage schedule. Any apprentice not registered with DAS regardless of whether they are registered with another federal, state, local, or private agency must be paid the journeyworker's rate.
Every contractor or subcontractor working on the construction project must submit weekly payroll reports and a Statement of Compliance directly to the awarding authority by mail or email and keep them on file for three years. Each weekly payroll report must contain: the employee’s name, address, occupational classification, hours worked, and wages paid. Do not submit weekly payroll reports to DLS. For a sample payroll reporting form go to http://www.mass.gov/dols/pw.
Contractors with questions about the wage rates or classifications included on the wage schedule have an affirmative obligation to inquire with DLS at (617)
626-6953.
Contractors must obtain the wage schedules from awarding authorities. Failure of a contractor or subcontractor to pay the prevailing wage rates listed on the wage schedule to all employees who perform construction work on the project is a violation of the law and subjects the contractor or subcontractor to civil and criminal penalties.
Employees not receiving the prevailing wage rate set forth on the wage schedule may file a complaint with the Fair Labor Division of the office of the Attorney
General at (617) 727-3465.
Page 1 of 7Wage Request Number: 20260326192503Issue Date: 03/27/2026
Rental of Equipment
Classification Effective Date Base Wage Health Pension Annuity Supplemental
Unemployment Total Rate
1/1/2026 $40.95 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $57.12
6/1/2026 $41.95 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.12
12/1/2026 $41.95 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.12
(2 AXLE) DRIVER - EQUIPMENT
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B
1/1/2027 $41.95 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.72
1/1/2026 $41.02 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $57.19
6/1/2026 $42.02 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.19
12/1/2026 $42.02 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.19
(3 AXLE) DRIVER - EQUIPMENT
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B
1/1/2027 $42.02 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.79
1/1/2026 $41.14 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $57.31
6/1/2026 $42.14 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.31
12/1/2026 $42.14 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.31
(4 & 5 AXLE) DRIVER - EQUIPMENT
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B
1/1/2027 $42.14 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.91
ADS/SUBMERSIBLE PILOT
PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56
PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56 (ZONE 3)
8/1/2024 $117.16 $10.08 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $127.24
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- PILE DRIVER"
BACKHOE/FRONT-END LOADER OPERATOR
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $39.56 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $53.34
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
BATCH/CEMENT PLANT - ON SITE
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $39.03 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52.81
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
BULLDOZER/POWER SHOVEL/TREE SHREDDER
/CLAM SHELL
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $39.56 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $53.34
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
COMPRESSOR OPERATOR
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $39.03 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52.81
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
CRANE OPERATOR
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $43.06 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $56.84
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
DIVER
PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56
PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56 (ZONE 3)
8/1/2024 $78.11 $10.08 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $88.19 as of 8-1-24, Apprentices with diving licenses begin at second year. % of Diver wage 70/80/90 2A $69.83, 3A $91.79,4A $102.14 Total Rate
DIVER TENDER
PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56
8/1/2024 $49.19 $10.08 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $59.27
Page 2 of 7Wage Request Number: 20260326192503Issue Date: 03/27/2026
Supplemental
Unemployment Total Rate
PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56 (ZONE 3)
as of 8-1-24, Apprentices with diving licenses begin at second year. % of Piledriver wage 70/80/90 2A $54.20, 3A $73.93,4A $82.05 Total Rate
DIVER TENDER (EFFLUENT)
PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56
PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56 (ZONE 3)
8/1/2024 $83.69 $10.08 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $93.77
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- PILE DRIVER"
DIVER/SLURRY (EFFLUENT)
PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56
PILE DRIVER LOCAL 56 (ZONE 3)
8/1/2024 $117.16 $10.08 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $127.24
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- PILE DRIVER"
FIREMAN
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $39.03 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52.81
12/1/2025 $28.09 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $38.74
6/1/2026 $29.21 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $39.86
FLAGGER & SIGNALER (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)
LABORERS
LABORERS - ZONE 4 (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)
12/1/2026 $29.21 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $39.86
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- LABORER (Heavy and Highway)
FORK LIFT/CHERRY PICKER
27F WEST
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $39.25 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $53.03
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
GENERATORS/LIGHTING PLANTS
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $35.80 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $49.58
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
GRADER/TRENCHING MACHINE/DERRICK
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $39.56 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $53.34
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
12/1/2025 $34.29 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $44.94
6/1/2026 $36.79 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $47.44
12/1/2026 $39.21 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $49.86
LABORER
LABORERS
LABORERS - ZONE 4 (BUILDING & SITE)
Apprentice: FIREMAN
Effective Date: 12/1/2023
Step Percent Apprentice Base Wage Health Pension Annuity
Supplemental Unemployment
Total Rate
1 60.00 $23.42 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $37.20
2 70.00 $27.32 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $41.10
3 80.00 $31.22 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $45.00
4 90.00 $35.13 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $48.91
Apprentice to Journeyworker Ratio: 1:6
Page 3 of 7Wage Request Number: 20260326192503Issue Date: 03/27/2026
Supplemental
Unemployment Total Rate
6/1/2027 $40.61 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $51.26
12/1/2027 $42.01 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52.66
6/1/2028 $43.51 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $54.16
12/1/2028 $45.01 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $55.66
12/1/2025 $35.21 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $45.86
6/1/2026 $37.25 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $47.90
LABORER (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)
LABORERS
LABORERS - ZONE 4 (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)
12/1/2026 $38.54 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $49.19
Apprentice: LABORER
Effective Date: 12/1/2025
Step Percent Apprentice Base Wage Health Pension Annuity
Supplemental Unemployment
Total Rate
1 60.00 $21.47 $10.15 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $31.62
2 70.00 $25.05 $10.15 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $35.20
3 80.00 $28.63 $10.15 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $38.78
4 90.00 $32.21 $10.15 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $42.36
Apprentice: LABORER
Effective Date: 6/1/2026
Step Percent Apprentice Base Wage Health Pension Annuity
Supplemental Unemployment
Total Rate
1 60.00 $22.07 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $32.72
2 70.00 $25.75 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $36.40
3 80.00 $29.43 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $40.08
4 90.00 $33.11 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $43.76
Apprentice to Journeyworker Ratio: 1:5
Apprentice: LABORER (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)
Effective Date: 12/1/2025
Step Percent Apprentice Base Wage Health Pension Annuity
Supplemental Unemployment
Total Rate
1 60.00 $21.88 $10.15 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $32.03
2 70.00 $25.52 $10.15 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $35.67
3 80.00 $29.17 $10.15 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $39.32
4 90.00 $32.81 $10.15 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $42.96
Apprentice: LABORER (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)
Effective Date: 6/1/2026
Step Percent Apprentice Base Wage Health Pension Annuity
Supplemental Unemployment
Total Rate
1 60.00 $22.35 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $33.00
2 70.00 $26.08 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $36.73
3 80.00 $29.80 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $40.45
Page 4 of 7Wage Request Number: 20260326192503Issue Date: 03/27/2026
Supplemental
Unemployment Total Rate
MECHANIC/WELDER/BOOM TRUCK
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $39.03 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52.81
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
OILER
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $35.02 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $48.80
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
OTHER POWER DRIVEN EQUIPMENT - CLASS VI
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $32.74 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $46.52
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
1/1/2026 $40.78 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $56.95
6/1/2026 $41.78 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $57.95
12/1/2026 $41.78 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $57.95
PANEL & PICKUP TRUCKS DRIVER
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B
1/1/2027 $41.78 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.55
PUMP OPERATOR (CONCRETE)
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $39.56 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $53.34
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
PUMP OPERATOR (DEWATERING, OTHER)
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $39.03 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52.81
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
ROLLER OPERATOR
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $38.42 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52.20
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
SCRAPER
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $39.03 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52.81
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
SELF-PROPELLED POWER BROOM
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $35.80 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $49.58
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
Apprentice: LABORER (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)
Effective Date: 6/1/2026
Step Percent Apprentice Base Wage Health Pension Annuity
Supplemental Unemployment
Total Rate
4 90.00 $33.53 $10.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $44.18
Apprentice to Journeyworker Ratio: 1:5
Page 5 of 7Wage Request Number: 20260326192503Issue Date: 03/27/2026
Supplemental
Unemployment Total Rate
1/1/2026 $41.24 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $57.41
6/1/2026 $42.24 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.41
12/1/2026 $42.24 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.41
SPECIALIZED EARTH MOVING EQUIP < 35 TONS
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B
1/1/2027 $42.24 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $59.01
1/1/2026 $41.53 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $57.70
6/1/2026 $42.53 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.70
12/1/2026 $42.53 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.70
SPECIALIZED EARTH MOVING EQUIP > 35 TONS
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B
1/1/2027 $42.53 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $59.30
TRACTORS
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98
12/1/2023 $38.42 $13.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52.20
For apprentice rates see "Apprentice- OPERATING ENGINEERS"
1/1/2026 $41.82 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $57.99
6/1/2026 $42.82 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.99
12/1/2026 $42.82 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.99
TRAILERS FOR EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B
1/1/2027 $42.82 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $59.59
1/1/2026 $41.24 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $57.41
6/1/2026 $42.24 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.41
12/1/2026 $42.24 $16.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $58.41
VAC-HAUL/CATCH BASIN CLEANING
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10
TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 10 ZONE B
1/1/2027 $42.24 $16.77 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $59.01
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Additional Apprentice Information
All apprentices must be registered with the Division of Apprenticeship Training(DAS) in accordance with M.G.L.c. 23, §§ 11E-11L. Minimum wage rates for apprentices employed on public works projects are listed above as a percentage of the hourly prevailing wage rate established by the Commissioner under the provisions of M.G.L.c. 149, §§ 26-27D.
Apprentice ratios are established by DAS pursuant to M.G.L.c. 23, §§ 11E-11L. Ratios are expressed as the allowable number of apprentices to journeymen or fraction thereof, unless otherwise specified. The ratios listed herein have been taken from relevant private collective bargaining agreements(CBAs) and are provided for illustrative purposes only. They have not been independently verified as being accurate or continuing to be accurate.
Parties having questions regarding what ratio to use should contact DAS.
Page 7 of 7Wage Request Number: 20260326192503Issue Date: 03/27/2026
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