DCR P18-3218-M1A Arboriculture Services Contract

The state of Massachusetts, through the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), is seeking to procure statewide arboriculture services under contract DCR P18-3218-M1A. The contract will provide a range of services including tree pruning, removal, planting, and other related arboriculture work across DCR-managed properties such as parkways, roadways, and facilities. Qualified contractors must be prequalified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) in the category of Tree Trimming, Maintenance and Removal. The contract term is for an initial 3-year period, with the option to renew for up to 2 additional 1-year terms. Responses to the Request for Response (RFR) are due by October 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM, and a pre-bid conference for prospective bidders will be held on September 27, 2017. The Commonwealth will evaluate submissions based on the bidder's proposed pricing, qualifications, and environmental practices as outlined in the Additional Environmentally Preferable Products / Practices form.

The contract opportunity is open to all qualified contractors, and does not appear to have any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent service provider from the previous contract term is expected to bid on this new opportunity. The estimated annual contract value is $1.5 million, to be funded through the DCR's operating budget. Pricing will be based on fixed unit rates for the various arboriculture services requested.