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Department of Public Works
Request for Bids
The Town of Mansfield invites sealed bids from interested contractors for "RFB#
DPW17 39A Tree Removal and Trimming Services" with optional years in
Mansfield, Massachusetts, in accordance with the specifications and documents.
The Town of Mansfield will receive sealed bids at the DPW Office until 10:OOAM on
April 20, 2016 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud. Bids must be in a
sealed envelope and on the outside be clearly marked with the date and description of
the bid. Bids received after the hour named will not be considered.
The Project consists of: Various Tree Removal and Trimming Services
throughout the year as needed by the various departments within the Town of
Mansfield
Wage rates as determined by the Mass. Commissioners of the Department of Labor
and Industries apply to this project as it pertains to work covered by MGL 30-39M.
All bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit in an amount that is no less than five
(51/6) percent of the proposal amount made payable to The Town of Mansfield. Bid
deposits shall be a certified check, bid bond, treasurer's check or cashier's check
issued by a responsible bank or trust company. A Performance Bond, Payment
Bond and Certificate of Insurance will be required. Bidding procedures shall be
in accordance with the General Laws, Chapter 149 Section 44A through 44J as most
recently amended, and other applicable laws.
This project is being E -Hosted through Projectdog, Inc. Go to
www.Projectdog.com and click "Sign Up" for free, or login with your existing
account. Enter Project Code 811721 in the project locator box. Select "Acquire
Documents" to download bid documents, review a hard copy at Projectdog's physical
location, or request a free project CD. Bidders may obtain one full paper bid set from
Projectdog for a refundable deposit of $25.00 made payable to Projectdog in the form
of certified check or money order. The full amount of the deposit will be refunded to
all responsive bidders returning the Contract Documents in good condition within ten
(10) days after date of general bid opening. Otherwise, the deposit will become the
property of Projectdog, Inc. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor,
subcontractor, vendor, individual and/or corporation to review all ADDENDA prior
to bid opening at www.Projectdog.com or at Projectdog's physical location. Questions
regarding the website or project distribution should be directed to Projectdog at (978)
499-9014.
The Town of Mansfield reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, or to
accept any bid or portion thereof deemed by them to be in the best interest of the
Town. Bidders are reminded that the Town Officials other than those listed above
neither individually nor collectively are to be contacted, nor will they discuss any bids
prior to the scheduled opening. Prior questions or concerns about the bid should be
presented to Michael Ahern.
William Ross,
Town Manager
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