Summary
The Town of Nantucket, through its Town Administration, invites qualified bidders to submit bids for On-Call Tree Trimming and Removal Services. The Contractor will have the ability to provide labor, equipment, permits, and required supervision necessary or required to safely and efficiently complete assigned tree trimming, or removal projects as directed by the Director of Public Works. The work to be performed will be on a scheduled basis or emergency nature in accordance with the needs of the Town of Nantucket, Nantucket County, and the Nantucket Land Bank. Background
The Town of Nantucket is located 30 miles off the south coast of Cape Cod. It was settled in 1659 and incorporated in 1671. The Town has an annual year-round population of over 14,000 and approximately 60,000 seasonal residents. The island is 14 miles in length and 3 1/2 miles wide.
The Town of Nantucket is within the County of Nantucket. It operates an operated skilled nursing facility, an extensive Public School System and other municipal operations. The Town functions under a Town Manager/Select Board form of government. The Select Board operates under a Charter and enacts policies intended to promote and enhance the general welfare of the Town. Contact Information Cindy Hsu Deputy Procurement Officer 37 WASHINGTON STREET NANTUCKET, MA 02554 Email: chsu@nantucket-ma.gov Phone: (508) 228-7200 Ext: 7309 This contract is for on-call tree trimming services for the Town of Nantucket, Nantucket County, and the Nantucket Land Bank. The services will be at the discretion of the respective Department Heads based on the availability of funding and other priorities. Term of Service: This successful bidder shall perform services as necessary from June 2024 through May 2025. This is intended to be a one (1) year contract. Question Deadline 05/10/2024 at 2:00 PM ET. Questions concerning this IFB must be submitted via electronically. Written responses will be posted electronically in the form of Addenda if necessary and emailed to all bidders who are following the IFB. Question Response Deadline: May 17, 2024, 2:00pm The Town of Nantucket reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in its best interest. Bidders must submit a bid deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the base bid. The successful bidder must furnish a Payment Bond in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the Contract Price with a surety company acceptable to the Town of Nantucket.
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