RFP: 140-26 Landscaping services at the MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscaping services across more than 70 MBTA stations and facilities throughout the Greater Boston area. The work includes weekly lawn care, weed and insect control, mulching, pruning, tree and shrub maintenance, seasonal spring and fall clean‑ups, and ongoing site clean‑up, with additional optional off‑season litter‑removal services. The contract is a three‑year base term with three optional one‑year extensions, requiring weekly reporting, monthly performance reports, and rapid incident/damage notifications. The contractor must maintain extensive insurance coverage, staff qualified personnel, and adhere to MBTA safety and environmental standards. • Core services: mowing, weed/insect control, mulching (≥2 in), pruning, tree/shrub care, seasonal clean‑ups. • Scope: >70 MBTA stations, total square footage > 1 million sq ft, weekly service frequency, optional winter litter removal (Dec 1 – Mar 31). • Contract terms: 3‑year base, up to three 1‑year extensions, mandatory weekly and monthly reporting, strict insurance (CGL $1 M, Auto $1 M, Umbrella $5 M, Pollution $3 M, Railroad Protective if within 50 ft of track).