UMAPP27-005 Campus-Tree Maintenance & Removal Services

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive tree maintenance and removal services across its Amherst campus (and potentially other UMass sites). The work includes pruning, removal, cabling, brush‑chipping, chip‑truck and log‑truck hauling, pesticide application, crane operations, tree climbing, and stump grinding, with emergency response within two hours. Bidders must possess a Massachusetts Certified Arborist, a Category 36 pesticide license, MassDOT pre‑qualification, and meet extensive safety, insurance, and equipment requirements. The contract runs from December 1 2026 through November 30 2027 with two optional one‑year renewal options, and the award will be based on the lowest total hourly cost submitted. • Scope: Full‑service tree maintenance, removal, and related equipment operation (aerial lifts, chip trucks, crane, etc.). • Requirements: Certified arborist, pesticide license, MassDOT pre‑qualification, OSHA‑10 safety training, and minimum insurance limits (e.g., $2 M/ $4 M general liability). • Key Dates: Bid opening 16 Sep 2026, questions due 23 Sep 2026, bid submission deadline 8 Oct 2026.