When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 15, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Department of Conservation and Recreation. The work is located in Brewster, Massachusetts, United States.

Firebreak Maintenance and Hazard Tree Removal in Nickerson State Park FY27 (Due November 17, 2026)

SUMMARY

The Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking a vendor to perform firebreak maintenance along Ober Road and hazard tree removal throughout Nickerson State Park.

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DESCRIPTION

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is procuring a vendor to perform two primary tasks at Nickerson State Park. Task 1 involves firebreak maintenance along Ober Road, including tree removal, small tree mulching, and brush mowing. Task 2 involves the removal and mitigation of hazard trees throughout the park, including campgrounds, internal roads, and the internal bike path. The project is expected to run from December 1st, 2026, through January 15th, 2027.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must meet all provisions as outlined in OSD’s Statewide Contract FAC 120
All machine operators must have a current Massachusetts Timber Harvester License
Superintendent for Task 2 must possess a valid Massachusetts Certified Arborist or International Society of Arboriculture certification
Must provide a work schedule for all crews and personnel
Must provide proof of insurance coverage levels as required under FAC 120
Must provide three references related in scope to projects similar to the tree removal contract
Must maintain equipment in accordance with ANSI specifications, including dielectric inspections
Must comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, including OSHA regulations
Must provide traffic control and pedestrian safety plan as necessary
Must coordinate with utility companies and Dig Safe for ground invasive activities

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TIMELINE

Site showing for Task 1: November 12th, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Site showing for Task 2: November 12th, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Questions due: November 15th, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Answers to questions: November 16th, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Bid submission deadline: November 17th, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Target award date: November 30th, 2026

Project start date: December 1st, 2026

Task 2 end date: December 31st, 2026

Task 1 end date: January 15th, 2027

Issuing Agency

Department of Conservation and Recreation

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Firebreak Maintenance and Hazard Tree Removal in Nickerson State Park FY27