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Select Board awards wastewater tree-removal contract to Hunter Excavating for $6,800
Summary
The board accepted Hunter Excavating's $6,800 bid for tree removal tied to the South Village wastewater project and authorized the town administrator to execute necessary documents; competing bids ranged up to $43,572.
At the Jan. 5 meeting the Select Board reviewed bids for tree removal associated with the South Village wastewater project and accepted the low bid from Hunter Excavating. Bids presented were: Hunter Excavating $6,800; Save A Tree/Car Tree $9,865; Wise Oak/Davie Tree $43,572. Committee member (speaker 2) moved to accept Hunter Excavating's $6,800 proposal and to authorize the town administrator to execute documents necessary to hire the contractor; the motion carried by voice vote.
Board members noted the cost differences and the potential savings from using a nearby contractor to avoid high mobilization expenses. Staff clarified the work includes removing five large pines near 3115 Route 100 (near the South Village four-way stop) and about 0.1 acre on the Prouty property. The town will proceed with contract execution and schedule coordination with the wastewater project team.
Why it matters: awarding the contract moves the wastewater project toward implementation and secures a low-cost local contractor to remove trees identified as necessary for project construction. The board authorized the town administrator to complete necessary contracting steps.
