Metropolitan Area Planning Council - Public Works Services and Materials Tree Services - MW 2026 PW3
Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Mapc)MPO · Boston, MA- Due
- Dec 16, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 26, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Brian Griffin
- (617) 933-0724
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Summary
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) on behalf of the MetroWest Regional Services Consortium seeks competitive bids for Item 16 Tree Services, covering public works services and materials across member municipalities including Ashland, Hopkinton, Millis, Natick, Needham, Sherborn, Southborough, and Wellesley.
The scope of work includes tree removal, trimming, deadwooding, crown reduction, stump removal, emergency service, and crane operations with a 3-person bucket truck crew. The estimated one-year contract value is $457,765 with an estimated three-year valuation of $1,373,295. MassDOT prequalification in Tree Trimming, Maintenance, and Removal is required alongside prevailing wage compliance, bid bonds, and payment/performance bonds. Bids are due by December 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM via CommBUYS.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
14- Bid Bond
- General Bid Form
- Certificate of Non-Collusion
- Certificate of Tax Compliance
- Conflict of Interest Certification
- Certificate of Corporate Bidder
- Certificate of Compliance with M.G.L. c. 151B
- Certificate of Non-Disbarment
- Letter of Availability
- Contractual Agreement for Public Works Services
- OSHA Training
- References
- List of Subcontractors
- List of municipal work performed
- Submit to
- https://www.commbuys.com
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
- Reported agency
- Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Mapc)?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 16, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.commbuys.com. For questions, contact Brian Griffin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Mapc) 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 Bid 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 Brian Griffin at (617) 933-0724. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Mapc)?
All active and historical solicitations from Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Mapc) are tracked and searchable. As a mpo agency, Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Mapc) 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 Bid?
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: Bid Bond, General Bid Form, Certificate of Non-Collusion, Certificate of Tax Compliance, Conflict of Interest Certification, Certificate of Corporate Bidder, Certificate of Compliance with M.G.L. c. 1. Review the full document from Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Mapc) for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boston, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
