Christmas Trees for Public Works Department

The City of Boston is seeking sealed bids for the procurement of Christmas trees for the Public Works Department through an Invitation for Sealed Bids. The contract will be for a 3-year term, and the City is looking for bids to provide an estimated quantity of Christmas trees. Bids are due by April 24, 2018 at 12:00 PM, and they will be publicly opened on the same date and time. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the award of the contract is subject to the availability of an appropriation and the approval of the Mayor of Boston. Bidders must submit a bid deposit in the form of a bank check, certified check, or bid bond, and they must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including those related to minority and women-owned business enterprises, prevailing wage, and human trafficking. The contract will be subject to the City's Standard Contract General Conditions, and the City is exempt from certain federal excise taxes and the Massachusetts Sales and Use Tax.

The procurement opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The City has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor has it specified any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. However, the City has not disclosed any award values or budget ranges for this procurement.