Description
MassWildlife is soliciting sealed bids from contractors to conduct clearing of approximately 22.5 acres of standing dead Red Pine plantations within three separate units at Army Corp of Engineers Birch Hill Dam Property, located in Winchendon, Massachusetts. The project aims to manage habitat and reduce potentially hazardous trees during Fiscal Year 2026. The contractor will be responsible for felling, skidding, and removing trees, as well as providing labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the work. The project requires the contractor to work in harmony with other elements of labor employed or to be employed on the work and to ensure that all employees have completed a course in construction safety and health approved by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• The project involves tree removal, including felling, skidding, and processing of wood.
• The contractor must provide a bid deposit of 5% of the total bid price.
• The contractor must furnish a payment bond in the amount of 50% of the contract price and a performance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price.
• The project requires compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage rates and adherence to environmental regulations.
• The contractor must provide a valid certificate of insurance prior to beginning work.
• The project has a timeline of December 1, 2025, to January 21, 2026, for completion.