City of Somerville - Somerville Parks Tree Health Program 2027 - IFB # 27-18
City of SomervilleCity · Somerville, MA- Due
- Oct 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Felisa Gárate
- (617) 625-6600
The 30-second brief
The City of Somerville invites bids for the 2027 Somerville Parks Tree Health Program, IFB # 27-18. The work involves comprehensive health assessments of trees across twelve city parks by a certified arborist with TRAQ qualification, the creation of park-specific maintenance work plans, and the execution of arboricultural services including young tree training, large tree pruning, tree removal, stump removal, bark tracing, cabling and bracing, root pruning, soil aeration, compost and fertilizer addition, mulch rings, foliar horticultural oil application, and preventative treatment for Beech Leaf Disease. Participating parks include Albion Playground, Central Hill Park, Durrell Pocket Park & Community Garden, Florence Playground, Marshall Street Playground, Nunziato Field, Osgood Park, Palmacci Playground, Perry Park, Seven Hills Park, Statue Park, and Walnut Street Park. The estimated project cost is $140,000. Bids are due by October 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, following a question deadline of September 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Required submissions include a 5% bid deposit, Form for General Bid, Unit Price Form, Somerville Living Wage Form, Quality Requirements Form, and various compliance certifications under State Prevailing Wages.
Young tree training (pruning of young trees up to 20 feet tall); Young tree staking; Tree stake removal; Large tree pruning (trees > 20 feet tall); Bark Tracing; Cable Inspection; Cabling and/or Bracing; Tree Removal (cutting to ground level); Tree Removal including stump removal; Stump Removal only; Root pruning; Tree of Heaven Removal and Treatment; Soil aeration; Compost addition to soil; Amending soil with fertilizer; Adding mulch rings (6' diameter); Application of foliar horticultural oil; Additional skilled arborist tree work; Application of preventative treatment for Beech Leaf Disease; Posting of No Parking Signs; Police Traffic Detail; Performing Tree Health Assessments & Creating Work Plans for 12 parks; Creating and Delivering Final Reports for 12 parks
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Summary
The City of Somerville invites bids for the 2027 Somerville Parks Tree Health Program, IFB # 27-18.
The work involves comprehensive health assessments of trees across twelve city parks by a certified arborist with TRAQ qualification, the creation of park-specific maintenance work plans, and the execution of arboricultural services including young tree training, large tree pruning, tree removal, stump removal, bark tracing, cabling and bracing, root pruning, soil aeration, compost and fertilizer addition, mulch rings, foliar horticultural oil application, and preventative treatment for Beech Leaf Disease. Participating parks include Albion Playground, Central Hill Park, Durrell Pocket Park & Community Garden, Florence Playground, Marshall Street Playground, Nunziato Field, Osgood Park, Palmacci Playground, Perry Park, Seven Hills Park, Statue Park, and Walnut Street Park. The estimated project cost is $140,000. Bids are due by October 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, following a question deadline of September 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Required submissions include a 5% bid deposit, Form for General Bid, Unit Price Form, Somerville Living Wage Form, Quality Requirements Form, and various compliance certifications under State Prevailing Wages.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest total price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
23- Young tree training (pruning of young trees up to 20 feet tall)
- Young tree staking
- Tree stake removal
- Large tree pruning (trees > 20 feet tall)
- Bark Tracing
- Cable Inspection
- Cabling and/or Bracing
- Tree Removal (cutting to ground level)
- Tree Removal including stump removal
- Stump Removal only
- Root pruning
- Tree of Heaven Removal and Treatment
- Soil aeration
- Compost addition to soil
- Amending soil with fertilizer
- Adding mulch rings (6' diameter)
- Application of foliar horticultural oil
- Additional skilled arborist tree work
- Application of preventative treatment for Beech Leaf Disease
- Posting of No Parking Signs
- Police Traffic Detail
- Performing Tree Health Assessments & Creating Work Plans for 12 parks
- Creating and Delivering Final Reports for 12 parks
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
16- Signed Cover Letter
- Form for General Bid
- Bid Form for Alternates
- Unit Price Form
- Somerville Living Wage Form
- Quality Requirements Form (Section 2.0)
- Certificate of Non-Collusion & Tax Compliance
- Certificate of Signature Authority
- Reference Form
- 5% Bid Deposit
- Prevailing / Davis Bacon Wages Statement of Compliance Form
- Wage Theft Certification Form
- OSHA Form
- Vulnerable Road Users Ordinance
- Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Signed W9
REQUIRED STAFFING
3- Submit to
- https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/33100/home
- Scope location
- Somerville, MA
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from City of Somerville?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 7, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/33100/home. For questions, contact Felisa Gárate.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including City of Somerville in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Felisa Gárate at (617) 625-6600. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: certified arborist, tree worker, labor. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Young tree training (pruning of young trees up to 20 feet tall); Young tree staking; Tree stake removal; Large tree pruning (trees > 20 feet tall); Bark Tracing; Cable Inspection; Cabling and/or Bracing; Tree Removal (cutting to ground level); Tree Removal including stump removal; Stump Removal only. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest total price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Somerville?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Somerville are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Somerville regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Signed Cover Letter, Form for General Bid, Bid Form for Alternates, Unit Price Form, Somerville Living Wage Form, Quality Requirements Form (Section 2.0), Certificate of Non-Collusion & Tax Compliance. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Somerville for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Somerville, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.