ITB ENV271007 Camp Edwards Impact Area Road Maintenance

The Massachusetts Military Division has issued Invitation for Bid BD-27-1069-MILDV-30000-134319 for road maintenance and vegetation management at Camp Edwards, with an estimated project value of 495,000 dollars. The scope of work focuses on improving public safety and wildfire access through three primary treatments: mowing vegetation along 7.2 miles of overgrown roads, mowing up to 52 acres of legacy range forestry, and mowing up to 100 acres of scrub oak and pitch pine shrubland, which includes the felling of standing dead trees. Performance of the work is scheduled to take place between November 15, 2026, and March 1, 2027, requiring coordination for access within surface danger zones and compliance with USACE standards. Prospective bidders must have attended a mandatory site visit on October 13, 2026, and submit lump sum bids electronically via COMMBUYS by October 22, 2026. Key requirements for submission include a 5 percent bid bond for bids exceeding 50,000 dollars, certifications of non-collusion and Massachusetts state tax compliance, and proof of OSHA safety training. Additionally, all personnel must be REAL ID compliant to gain access to Massachusetts National Guard facilities. The contract mandates adherence to Massachusetts prevailing wage rates for various equipment operators and is subject to the general conditions for site work projects under MGL c.30 section 39M.