27-06-DPS On Call Tree Removal, Maintenance, and Stump Grinding

The Massachusetts Department of Public Safety is requesting bids for on-call tree removal, maintenance, and stump grinding services under IFB 27-06-DPS, with proposals due July 30, 2026. The contract establishes a roster agreement whereby the selected contractor responds to DPS requests for tree-related work on an as-needed basis.

The scope includes tree removal, tree maintenance, and stump grinding throughout the DPS service territory. Bidders must submit detailed unit-rate or time-and-materials pricing for the various services. The work is subject to Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements, with wage schedules effective July 6, 2026, establishing rates ranging from approximately $25 to $89 per hour in base wages, with total compensation including health, pension, annuity, and supplemental unemployment benefits reaching as high as $151.53 per hour for certain classifications. Registered apprentices may be employed at reduced rates within specified journeyworker ratios (1:1 to 1:6 depending on trade). All contractors and subcontractors must submit weekly payroll reports and Statements of Compliance to the awarding authority and maintain records for three years; failure to pay prevailing wage rates incurs civil and criminal penalties.

The on-call structure allows DPS to maintain a qualified contractor roster capable of responding to emergency tree removal and routine maintenance without competitive rebidding for each service request. Contract terms, duration, and any renewal or extension options are specified in the IFB manual. No estimated total contract value or incumbent is identified in the source materials.