26-141: Dickinson Street Tree Planting Strip

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts Office of Procurement has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-141 for the furnishing and installation of a tree planting strip in concrete sidewalk along Dickinson Street in the Forest Park neighborhood. The project scope includes utilizing structural soils and permeable paving to create the planting strip, with the primary objective of enhancing urban green infrastructure in the specified neighborhood. Bid documents became available on March 11, 2026, through the City's website at www.springfield-ma.gov, and prospective bidders must submit all written questions regarding specifications and project requirements to the Office of Procurement (nwalker@springfieldcityhall.com) no later than March 20, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 P.M. on March 31, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read at the Office of Procurement located at 36 Court Street, Room 307, Springfield, MA 01103. The estimated contract value is approximately $75,000.00. This procurement is governed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 3039M and other applicable procurement statutes, and Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards prevailing wage rates apply to all work performed on this project.

The City of Springfield has established a minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) participation goal of twenty percent for this contract, encouraging qualified disadvantaged enterprises to submit bids. The procurement does not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. The Chief Procurement Officer or designee reserves the right to waive any informality and reject any or all bids if deemed in the public interest, providing the City with procurement flexibility. Contractors responding to this solicitation must demonstrate qualifications relevant to tree planting strip installation, structural soil implementation, and permeable paving systems. The estimated contract award value of $75,000.00 represents the budget allocated for this project, though the final award amount may vary based on the competitive bidding process and actual project scope requirements.