Bid guide
How to bid on Wood-Brush Grinding Services at RC Center for the Town of Franklin
What the Town of Franklin is buying
The Town of Franklin is seeking written quotes for brush grinding and hauling services at the Beaver Street Recycling Center. This involves providing all necessary labor and equipment for four grinding events.
Each event will process approximately 400 cubic yards of loose wood waste. The contractor will also be responsible for hauling the ground, recyclable material off-site to another location for further processing. This opportunity covers services for Fiscal Year 2027 through June 30, 2028.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The Request for Written Quotes was published on September 10, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by September 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.
At the deadline, the Town of Franklin will stop accepting new quotes. Ensure your submission is complete and submitted through COMMBUYS before this time.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for contractors experienced in brush grinding and hauling services. Firms with the necessary equipment and labor to handle approximately 400 cubic yards of wood waste per event, four times over the contract period, should consider bidding.
This falls under the facilities category, specifically for waste management and recycling services.
How to respond
To respond, you need to access the full bid documents on COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts procurement portal. You can view the original source directly to open the bid page.
The specifications for the Request for Written Quotes can be downloaded from www.franklinma.gov/bids.aspx. To submit your quote electronically, you must register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account. If you do not wish to quote electronically, follow the specific submission directions provided within the bid documents.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all specifications to ensure your quote fully addresses the scope of work, including both grinding and off-site hauling. Clearly itemize your costs for labor, equipment, and transportation.
Highlight your experience with similar brush grinding and hauling projects, especially those involving significant volumes of wood waste. Ensure your proposed schedule for the four grinding events aligns with the Town's requirements and the Fiscal Year 2027 through June 30, 2028 timeframe. Double-check that all required forms and documentation are completed accurately and submitted before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Town of Franklin; the original posting controls.