Runway 25 Obstruction Removal (Approx. 3.5 Acres)

The Town of Provincetown Department of Public Works and the Provincetown Municipal Airport Commission are soliciting bids for the removal of tree obstructions within the protected airspace approach to Runway 25 at Provincetown Municipal Airport. The project covers approximately 3.5 acres and requires the selective cutting and removal of obstructing trees both inside and outside the airport perimeter fence, while leaving non-obstructing trees undisturbed where feasible. Key deliverables include the installation of erosion controls, the implementation of a Construction Safety and Phasing Plan, and final verification of a clear approach. All work must be performed in accordance with applicable permits and project specifications. This is an open market Invitation for Bids (IFB) under solicitation number BD-26-1573-DPW00-DPW01-133422. Bids must be submitted in hard copy via sealed envelope to the Office of the Town Manager by 2:00 PM on October 1, 2026, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for September 22, 2026. Mandatory submission requirements include a bid bond of at least 5 percent of the bid price, SDO Certification for DBEs, and completed DBE/MBE/WBE documentation and Letters of Intent. Additionally, bidders must provide signed assurance and certification statements regarding non-discrimination and non-segregation in compliance with FAA, MassDOT Aeronautics Division, and local laws. While the contract is generally awarded to the lowest bidder, the Commission reserves the right to select another bidder if it is deemed in the best interest of the Town.