IFB - street tree removal city - wide

The City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a City-Wide Street Tree Removal project, seeking qualified contractors to perform comprehensive tree removal services across Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The procurement is a sealed bid solicitation with submissions due by 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 3, 2025, with bids to be opened virtually through a live-streamed event on the City of Boston website. Bid documents and specifications will be available electronically starting Monday, June 16, 2025, and can be requested via email at BPRDBids@boston.gov. Interested vendors must submit bids on forms supplied by the Parks and Recreation Department, clearly labeled with the project name, and include a mandatory bid deposit. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Max Ford-Diamond, who can be reached at 617-635-7275 or Max.Ford-Diamond@boston.gov. Bid submissions must be physically delivered to 1010 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02118, with no pre-bid conference scheduled for this project.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The solicitation appears to be an open procurement process accessible to qualified tree removal contractors. While the exact budget range is not specified in the provided materials, this city-wide street tree removal project suggests a substantial municipal infrastructure maintenance contract. The procurement documents, signed by Brian Swett, Chief Climate Officer, are scheduled for publication on June 16 and June 23, 2025, indicating a transparent and competitive bidding process. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid documentation and ensure compliance with all submission requirements, including the mandatory bid deposit and precise formatting specifications. The project's scope implies a comprehensive street tree removal service that likely requires specialized landscaping or arborist expertise, though specific technical qualifications were not detailed in the available information.