The Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts, is seeking sealed bids for tree removal and pruning services. Bids must be received by February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The contract term is from the date of award through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. Bidders must provide specific documentation and attachments, including a bid cover sheet, submission materials, and a form for the general bid. The town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The initial term of this contract is from date of contract award through june 30, 2027. this contract can be extended for two additional years in oneyear increments.
The bid notice states Sealed bids must be received at the town managers officeon or before 2: 00pm, tuesday, february 24, 2026.
The town of cohasset will award multiple contracts to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder based on line items.
Bidders must submit documentation proving that the operator has a minimum of five years fulltime experience operating equipment noted above in tree removal and pruning operations, along public roads and near energized wires.
The successful bidder, upon its failure or refusal to execute and deliver the contract, bonds and certificates of insurance required within seven days after receipt of notice of the award of the bid, shall forfeit to the town of cohasset, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposited with its bid, provided that the amount forfeited shall not exceed the difference between its bid price and the bid price of the next lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
Bidders who wish to withdraw, modify or amend their bid must do so in writing utilizing electronic mailto the town of cohasset, attn: procurement, lisa mcgonigle at ***@***. *. * no laterthan the time and date set forth herein for the receipt of the bids.
