FAC 120 - Firebreak Maintenance and Hazard Tree Removal in Nickserson State Park FY27

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting bids for firebreak maintenance and hazard tree removal at Nickerson State Park for fiscal year 2027. The scope of work is divided into two primary tasks: the maintenance of the firebreak along Ober Road through tree removal, mulching, and mowing, and the mitigation of hazard trees throughout the park's campgrounds, internal roads, and bike paths. All work must comply with OSD Statewide Contract FAC 120, and the contractor is required to ensure that tree stumps protrude no more than two inches from the ground. Qualified bidders must provide a completed Bidder Response Form, three relevant references, and certified insurance policies for all subcontractors. Evaluation is based on the best value to the Commonwealth, considering price, equipment, safety programs, and the qualifications of onsite staff. Key requirements include a superintendent with a valid Massachusetts Certified Arborist or International Society of Arboriculture certification and machine operators holding a current Massachusetts Timber Harvester License. All equipment must meet ANSI specifications and current safety inspections. The project is subject to Department of Labor Standards Prevailing Wage Rates. Work must be performed Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, commencing within ten business days of the Notice to Proceed. Responses are due by 4:00 PM on November 17, 2026. Bidders may apply for a single task or both, though the agency reserves the right to award tasks separately. The primary point of contact for the solicitation is Casey Duggan, with Paul Gregory serving as the task manager for firebreak maintenance.