Balsam Fir Trees for the City of Cambridge

The City of Cambridge is seeking a vendor to supply five live Balsam Fir Christmas‑type trees each year. Two trees must be 20‑25 ft tall and three trees 26‑30 ft tall, all pyramidal, disease‑free, and delivered “inside” to the city’s specified location during the week of Thanksgiving. The contract is for one year with two optional one‑year extensions, and the award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The vendor must provide transportation, delivery, a CFIA phytosanitary certificate, and demonstrate at least three years of similar tree‑supplying experience. All costs (including shipping) must be fixed for the contract term. • Supply 5 Balsam Fir trees annually (2 × 20‑25 ft, 3 × 26‑30 ft) • Deliver during Thanksgiving week, “inside” delivery only (no tailgate) • Provide phytosanitary certification and meet living‑wage requirements • Contract term: 1 year with up to two 1‑year renewal options • Award to lowest responsive and responsible bidder; bid deadline Nov 12 2026, 11:00 AM • Questions due Nov 3 2026; contact: Elizabeth Unger, Purchasing Agent (617‑349‑4310)