TREE RISK REDUCTION

The City of Quincy Department of Natural Resources is soliciting sealed bids for the Tree Risk Reduction and Maintenance Project under solicitation number BD-26-1163-PD888-PD888-134035. The project requires a contractor to provide all trained labor, materials, and equipment to remove damaged, dead, or structurally unsound trees and tree parts along public ways. The primary goal is to eliminate hazards to pedestrians, motorists, private property, and utility lines to minimize storm damage and reduce city liability. The contractor must operate independently without assistance from the Forestry Division, though the City will maintain project oversight. Strict personnel qualifications are required, as each crew must have an ISA or Massachusetts Certified Arborist present at all times to identify hazards and sign a Tree Report for every limb removal or take-down. Additionally, any work performed around overhead utility lines must be completed by certified line clearers. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Office of the Purchasing Department at City Hall by October 15, 2026, at 11:15 a.m. The City reserves the right to reject any non-responsive or unbalanced bids and will give first consideration to firm bid prices.