Woody Vegetation and Tree Control Services

The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (hereafter; "SWSC" or the "Commission"), through its CPO, is seeking bids from qualified Contractors for as needed and scheduled Woody Vegetation and Tree Removal Services at various Commission properties. Services may will be performed in the municipalities of: Agawam, Belchertown, Blandford, Granville, Huntington, Ludlow, Springfield, Russell, West Springfield, and Westfield. Services will consist of general vegetation maintenance at all components of each Dam including Upstream slopes, Downstream slopes, spillways, auxiliary spillways, and other similar structures/locations. A single Contractor will be awarded a Commission contract. The term of the Contract shall be for One (1) Year with 2- One year in length renewal options, to be exercised at it the Commissions sole discretion. The amount of the contract shall not exceed $300,000.00 per year. The bid is governed by Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) Ch.30 Sec. 39M and other applicable procurement statutes. Contractor must pay prevailing wages wherever applicable. All questions must be made in writing and submitted via email to theo.theocles@waterandsewer.org no later than August 3, 2022, at 4:00 P.M. in order to be considered. The Chief Procurement Officer/designee reserves the right to reject any and all proposals if it is in the best interest of the SWSC to do so.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Planting Preparation, Soil Preparation, Landscape Grading.
Division 33 -	Utilities.