Tree Stump Grinding Services / DPRC

This City of Worcester contract provides tree‑stump grinding services for the Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural (DPRC). The work is performed on stumps of varying diameters across municipal sites and is paid on a unit‑price basis for each stump size category. The contract runs for one year with the possibility of two additional one‑year extensions. The award went to Favreau Forestry LLC, the lowest responsible bidder. • Scope: grinding stumps 10 in. below ground level, categorized into nine diameter ranges. • Pricing: unit‑price rates per stump; total base bid $46,550.25. • Term: 04/01/2026 – 03/31/2027, with up to two optional one‑year renewals. • Procurement: sealed‑bid, full and open competition; winner must provide performance and 50 % labor‑payment bonds, and meet prevailing‑wage, safety, MWBE, and reporting requirements.