Tree planting fall 2019

This state and local contracting opportunity is for a tree planting project in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The City of Quincy's Park Department is seeking bids for furnishing and delivering tree planting services, with installation and planting operations to be conducted by an on-site certified Arborist who holds at least one of the following licenses: Massachusetts Certified Arborist (MCA), Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist (MCH), or International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist (ISAC), with at least ten years of experience in the field of municipal tree planting. The successful bidder will be required to conform to the payment of Prevailing Wage Rates and provide Liability, Property Damage, and Workers' Compensation coverage. Bids are due by September 26, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. and will be publicly opened and read at that time. The bidding and award of this contract must comply with Massachusetts General Laws. The bid requires a certified check or 5% bid bond, and a 50% Payment Bond. Bidders must complete and sign various forms, including a Certificate of Non-Collusion, Tax Compliance Certificate, and Certification Relating to Debarment and Suspension.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The city reserves the right to waive any informalities and reject any or all bids if deemed in the best interest of the city. No information is provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The value or budget range for this contracting opportunity is also not specified.