Trees and Tree Planting Services / DPRC

The City of Worcester’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Cemetery solicited a sealed‑bid for the supply and full‑service planting of approximately 500 nursery‑grown trees (2‑2½ in. caliper) across public sites, including GPS location tagging, site preparation, mulching, staking, and a one‑year warranty. The contract is a “lowest responsive bid” award, with an initial term ending 30 June 2027 and two optional one‑year renewals. Insurance requirements include $1 M general liability and automobile liability coverage, and the contractor must employ a certified arborist supervisor. Amherst Nurseries was identified as the awardee with a total bid of $247,500.