DFW-2027-035 Tree Clearing at Southeast Pine Barrens WMA, Plymouth MA

Solicitation BD-27-1046-DFW-FW104-134190, also referenced as DFW-2027-035, is an open market contract issued by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. The project requires the provision of all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to perform tree clearing and firebreak creation on approximately 126 acres at the Southeast Pine Barrens WMA in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The scope of work includes the felling and whole-tree removal of white pine, scots pine, and dead standing pitch pine, while retaining oak trees and healthy crowned pitch pine of 8 inches DBH or greater. Additionally, the contractor must create a 20-foot wide firebreak approximately 5,000 feet long and deliver six specific white pine trees to the Myles Standish work yard. All tree stumps must be cut to within 2 inches of the ground, and operations must adhere to the Massachusetts Forestry Best Management Practices Manual. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder based on the base bid of 87 acres or the base bid plus an alternate for an additional 39 acres. Bidders must submit two paper copies of their response by November 4, 2026, including a 5 percent bid deposit, a notarized affidavit, and a business reference form. Upon award, the contractor must provide a performance bond for 100 percent of the contract sum and a payment bond for at least 50 percent. Performance requirements include adherence to Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Rates and a mandate that all onsite employees complete a 10-hour OSHA construction safety health course. Tree felling must be completed by April 14, 2026, with the entire project finalized by May 15, 2027. Payment will be issued as a lump sum upon MassWildlife's determination of successful completion.