BidNet Direct #26097

The City of Gloucester, Massachusetts is seeking bids from qualified landscape service providers for grass cutting services at various city-owned properties. - Government Buyer: - City of Gloucester, Office of the Purchasing Agent - Scope of Services: - Weekly mowing, trimming, and removal of clippings at schools, parks, cemeteries, and city facilities - Service period: May through September, with a minimum of 11 and up to 22 sessions per location per year - Additional cuts available at a unit price - All clippings must be removed from sidewalks at Stacey Boulevard - Locations: - Multiple schools (Plum Cove, Beeman, O'Maley, Gloucester High, West Parish, East Veterans) - Parks (Middleton Playground, Ledgemont Park, Governors Hill Park) - Cemeteries (Bayview, First Parish, Clark, Historic, Lanes Cove) - Fitz Henry Lane House, Veterans Office, School Administration Building, Stacey Boulevard - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $60,000 annually, based on historical usage - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with equal opportunity employment laws - Provision of Material Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous substances used - Services must be performed as needed, with flexibility for weather and growth conditions - No specific OEMs are mentioned, as this is a service contract - Potential competitors include local and regional landscaping and grounds maintenance companies

The City of Gloucester is soliciting sealed bids for grass cutting services pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B. The contract involves weekly mowing and trimming of city-owned properties as needed during the months of May through September, with a minimum of 11 and a maximum of 22 sessions based on weather and growth conditions. The contractor is responsible for cleaning the area prior to mowing, mowing, trimming, and removing all clippings at each site. Bids are due and will be opened electronically on April 14, 2026, at 11:30 am.