This bid is for firebreak and forestry mowing at Camp Edwards, Joint Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts 02542, including all labor, equipment, and supervision.
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Road mowing: Restore 38,000 linear feet (approximately 7.2 miles) of roadbeds and mow 15-foot buffers on both sides, cutting trees up to 5 inches DBH. Boom-mounted cutting head required; personnel and equipment must remain on existing roadbeds, with cutting heads at least 1 foot above ground. Leave mowing debris in place.
Forestry mowing: Up to 52 acres of dense pitch pine, cutting pines up to 6 inches DBH, plus up to 100 acres of scrub oak/pitch pine shrubland with mature living trees retained.
Dead trees: Fell standing dead trees and masticate upward-projecting branches; allow for approximately 20 snags per acre across 30 acres.
Schedule and access: Work November 15, 2026–March 1, 2027, during dry conditions. Daily access coordination and unexploded ordnance awareness training are required; access is restricted during active range use.
Pricing: Provide road mowing cost per mile, separate per-acre rates for each forestry treatment, additional costs, total price, and proposed equipment/methods. Final acreage may be reduced.
The basics
Due
October 21, 2026 2 days left
Where
Massachusetts
Posted on
COMMBUYS
Solicitation
ENV271007
What the solicitation documents require
We read the solicitation documents for this bid (11 documents, 80 pages). Each item shows the file and page it came from. Check the original documents and any addenda before you bid.
Due date and time
Bids are due electronically on www.commbuys.com no later than October 21, 2026 at 10:00am. (Bidders Instructions, p. 2)
How to submit
Only electronic quotes submitted via COMMBUYS using the "Create Quote" function are accepted; bids missing required attachments or bid deposit are rejected. (Bidders Instructions, p. 2)
Pre-bid meeting or site visit
Site visit is mandatory on October 13, 2026 at 10:00am; arrive at the Bourne Connery Gate by 9:15 and submit security information 48 hours prior. (Bidders Instructions, p. 2)
Questions deadline
Questions are due by October 16, 2026 at 10:00am, by email to Michaela Kochka at michaela.a.kochka@mass.gov. (Bidders Instructions, p. 2)
Bonds
A 5% bid bond must accompany the completed general bid form and be uploaded with the bid if over $50k. (Bidders Instructions, p. 2)
A payment bond of 50% of the project cost is required from the awarded contractor for projects exceeding $25K. (Bidders Instructions, p. 1)
Pricing format
Submit a completed General Bid Form with a lump sum cost for the project scope of work. (Bidders Instructions, p. 2)
Forms to return
Return an Authorized Signatory Form, Non-Collusion Form, and MA Tax Compliance Form with the bid. (Bidders Instructions, p. 2)
Scope highlights
Mow vegetation along 38,000 linear feet (about 7.2 miles) of overgrown roads within and adjacent to the Camp Edwards impact area. (Scope of Work, p. 1)
Mow all vegetation within original roadbeds to reestablish proper width and travelability. (Scope of Work, p. 1)
Mow a 15-foot buffer on both sides of the designated road sections. (Scope of Work, p. 1)
Within the 15-foot buffer, mow all trees with a DBH of five inches or less, cutting no lower than 1 vertical foot. (Scope of Work, p. 1)
Keep a 1-2 foot standoff distance when mowing around pine trees with a DBH larger than 6 inches. (Scope of Work, p. 1)
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