Worcester Worcester #CR-8709-W6

Annual Slope Mowing and Vegetation Management at Greenwood Street Solar Field

The City of Worcester Department of Public Works is seeking bids for annual slope mowing and vegetation management at the Greenwood Street Solar Field and associated landfill. - Government Buyer: - City of Worcester, Department of Public Works, Purchasing Division - Scope of Work: - Annual mowing and string trimming of approximately 26.5 acres of solar electric system arrays - Annual mowing and trimming of 23.5 acres of landfill slopes and drainage swales - Work includes steep slopes (up to 35 degrees), rocky drainage swales, and areas around solar panels and infrastructure - Equipment & Requirements: - Bidders must provide specialized slope mowing equipment capable of operating on steep slopes (up to 35 degrees) - All labor, equipment, materials, and tools must be supplied by the contractor - Fire extinguishers or manual water pump sprayers required with each vehicle due to fire risk - Site access is controlled and coordination with DPW personnel is required - All work must comply with City specifications - Contract Details: - One-year contract with options to renew for two additional years - Price increases for option years are capped and must be specified in the bid - OEMs & Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must identify the equipment to be used - Notable Requirements: - Bids without appropriate slope mowing equipment will be excluded - Environmental and safety requirements are emphasized - Place of Performance: - Greenwood Street Solar Field and landfill areas in Worcester, Massachusetts - City Hall, Worcester, MA (contracting office)

Description

The City of Worcester Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for annual slope mowing maintenance at the Greenwood Street Solar Field. The contract covers all labor, equipment, materials, and tools necessary for mowing and trimming the solar electric system and landfill slopes for one year, with options to renew for a second and third year. Specialized slope mowing equipment capable of operating on slopes up to 35 degrees is required. The work includes mowing steep slopes, rocky drainage swales, and around solar panels, with completion required by November 1, 2023.

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