Town of Benton - Notice of Roadside Mulching - 2026
Town of BentonCity · Benton, ME- Due
- Oct 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Town of Benton, Maine is accepting bids for roadside mulching services on four designated town roads: Foss Hill Road (0.51 miles long), Richards Road (1.35 miles long), Pleasant Drive (0.54 miles long), and Lower Bellsqueeze (1.00 miles long). The scope of work includes cutting and mulching 4-inch sized trees or less, mulching all limbs on larger trees hanging out into the road with a 16-foot high cut on the non-CMP power side only. All bids must be received in writing and in a sealed envelope marked "Town of Benton - Roadside Mulching Bid" in the municipal clerk's office no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on October 12, 2026. Bids will be evaluated based on the completion of Exhibit A (Bid Submission Form), meeting the completion deadline of November 13, 2026, organizational qualifications, references, responsible bidder status regarding outstanding town balances, and cost pricing.
Roadside mulching services for Foss Hill Road, Richards Road, Pleasant Drive, And Lower Bellsqueeze
Organization, Qualifications and Experience (30 Points), Responsible Bidder (30 Points), References (15 Points), Cost (25 Points)
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Summary
The Town of Benton, Maine is accepting bids for roadside mulching services on four designated town roads: Foss Hill Road (0.51 miles long), Richards Road (1.35 miles long), Pleasant Drive (0.54 miles long), and Lower Bellsqueeze (1.00 miles long).
The scope of work includes cutting and mulching 4-inch sized trees or less, mulching all limbs on larger trees hanging out into the road with a 16-foot high cut on the non-CMP power side only. All bids must be received in writing and in a sealed envelope marked "Town of Benton - Roadside Mulching Bid" in the municipal clerk's office no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on October 12, 2026. Bids will be evaluated based on the completion of Exhibit A (Bid Submission Form), meeting the completion deadline of November 13, 2026, organizational qualifications, references, responsible bidder status regarding outstanding town balances, and cost pricing.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Roadside mulching services for Foss Hill Road
- Richards Road
- Pleasant Drive
- Lower Bellsqueeze
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Exhibit A – Bid Submission Form
- Exhibit B – Organization Qualifications
- Experience and References
- Submit to
- Municipal clerk's office, Town of Benton
- Scope location
- Benton, Maine
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Benton?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 12, 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: Municipal clerk's office, Town of Benton.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Benton in ME, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Roadside mulching services for Foss Hill Road, Richards Road, Pleasant Drive, And Lower Bellsqueeze. 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: "Organization, Qualifications and Experience (30 Points), Responsible Bidder (30 Points), References (15 Points), Cost (25 Points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Benton?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Benton are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Benton regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Exhibit A – Bid Submission Form, Exhibit B – Organization Qualifications, Experience and References. Review the full document from Town of Benton for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Benton, Maine. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.