FAC120-Request for Quote-Field HQ Groundskeeping (Westboro-WORCESTER COUNTY)

The contract solicits groundskeeping services for MassWildlife’s Field Headquarters located at 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA, under the statewide FAC120 Master Blanket Purchase Order. The services encompass routine landscaping, snow removal, tree care, invasive plant management, and irrigation maintenance with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. All work must utilize zero-emission battery electric equipment for mowers, trimmers, weed whackers, and leaf blowers, and all yard waste must be composted. Snow removal must use EPA Safer Choice-certified deicers, and pesticide use is prohibited, requiring adherence to Integrated Pest Management and xeriscape or permaculture practices where feasible. Tree service providers must be certified by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, particularly for detecting Asian long-horned beetle infestations. The place of performance is specifically designated as the Westborough facility, though the underlying FAC120 contract authorizes services across all 14 Massachusetts counties. The solicitation, issued under BD-26-1046-DFW-FWE11-129425, opens on May 13, 2026, with proposals due by June 8, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through the COMMBUYS portal. The evaluation process uses a trade-off method for best value, weighing pricing, sustainability initiatives, and participation in the Small Business Purchasing Program. Contracts exceeding $250,000 annually must demonstrate measurable commitments to Supplier Diversity Program partners, requiring disclosure of proposed diverse subcontractors and prior-year spending. Payment is processed via Electronic Funds Transfer under the Commonwealth’s Bill Paying Policy, with no specific invoicing platform named, and oversight is managed by Contract Manager Sean Corbin of the Operational Services Division. The contract operates under a five-year initial term from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028, with potential extensions to 2030, and all work must comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements, workforce diversity goals for minorities and women, and restrictions on construction work to $50,000 or less per project.