FAC104/122 Nursery Stock re-opened for DCR Forestry GGC Program

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of nursery stock, mulch, and compost for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation's (DCR) Greening the Gateway Cities Program (GGCP). The contract is for a 1-year term with the option to renew for an additional year through June 30, 2025. The DCR is seeking bids for up to 100 street trees (2"-2.5" B&B) per crew for 10 crews, and up to 300 container-sized (1"-1.5") trees per crew per season, as well as 400-450 cubic yards of mulch, 100 cubic yards of loam, and 135 cubic yards of biochar. The program has a preference for large canopy shade trees. Bids will be accepted until noon on January 30, 2024, and must be submitted through the COMMBUYS online procurement system. The evaluation criteria include cost and availability (60%), prior experience (20%), and responses to specific questions (20%).

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned. The existing contract holders are not listed. The total annual budget for the nursery stock, mulch, and compost is not explicitly stated, but the program indicates that awards may be made on a multiple or per-city basis across the 22 participating communities in the GGCP, which include Barnstable County, Plymouth County, and Suffolk County.