Fence and Guardrail Maintenance

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking contractors to install new and maintain existing fencing, guardrails, gates, and impact attenuators across DCR‑owned properties in 15 counties statewide. The work includes both scheduled and emergency related activities, must be performed within 1095 calendar days from notice to proceed, and carries a $12 million estimated contract value. Bidders must be pre‑qualified by MassDOT in the Guardrail & Fencing category, and the contract includes specific minority, women, and veteran participation goals, as well as a 5 % bid bond requirement. • Scope: New installation, repair, and upkeep of fence systems, guardrails, gates, and impact attenuators. • Geographic coverage: Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester counties (statewide). • Mandatory requirements: MassDOT pre‑qualification, 10 % MBE, 14 % WBE, 3 % VOBE participation, and a bid bond equal to 5 % of the bid.