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BD-27-1142-221-221-131417State & Local

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The City of Boston Fire Department is soliciting bids for tree removal services under solicitation number BD-27-1142-221-221-131417, with the invitation for bids posted on July 20, 2026, and responses due by August 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM. This procurement is classified as a solicitation under the SLED government organization type and is managed by the Massachusetts Fire Department, with performance expected within the state of Massachusetts. Interested parties must submit their bids through the City of Boston Supplier Portal or contact Cheyenne Candlin at 617-343-2153 or BFDbuys@boston.gov for further information. No set-aside classification is specified, and bidders are required to comply with all terms outlined in the official documentation available via the provided portal link.

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Boston Fire Department seeks tree removal bids due August 5, 2026, for Massachusetts-based services.

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113310 - LoggingView NAICS

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MA, US

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AgencyMassachusetts → 221 - Fire Department
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OfficeMA, US
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INVITATION FOR BIDS for TREE REMOVAL FOR BFD, To access details for this specific bid event, or to respond through electronic format, Please visit the City of Boston Supplier Portal (boston.gov/departments/procurement) and access Event EV00017685 or contact Cheyenne Candlin at 617-343-2153 or BFDbuys@boston.gov

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