City of Gastonia #FINAL_Grinding_Invitation_to_Bid_2026.pdf

Gastonia Solicits Yard Waste and Leaf Grinding Services for Multi-Year Contract

The City of Gastonia Solid Waste Division is seeking bids for a multi-year contract to provide yard waste and leaf grinding services at its Duke Street and Unity Street Yard Waste Facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Gastonia Solid Waste Division - Scope of Work: - Grinding approximately 1,100 tons of yard waste per event, four times per fiscal year - Grinding approximately 4,000 tons of leaves per event, once per year - Use of a 2 x 5 screen for all grinding operations - Placement of finished material in windrows in accordance with city-approved compost facility permits - Contract Details: - Three-year base contract with a possible two-year extension - Contractor must begin grinding within 30 days of notice and complete each event within 10 working days - Requirements: - Compliance with OSHA and all relevant federal, state, and local regulations - Submission of complete equipment inventory and three professional references - Insurance requirements: commercial general liability, workers' compensation, auto liability, and naming the City of Gastonia as additional insured - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Opportunity is open to licensed grinding/mulching service providers in North Carolina

Description

The City of Gastonia Solid Waste Division is seeking bids for a three-year contract, with a possible two-year extension, to grind yard waste and leaves at the Duke Street and Unity Street Yard Waste Facilities. The contract involves grinding approximately 1,100 tons of yard waste and 4,000 tons of leaves per grind, with four grinding events anticipated per fiscal year. The finished products must be screened and placed in windrows according to city-approved compost facility permits. The contractor must comply with OSHA and other regulations, provide necessary equipment and labor, and meet specified insurance requirements.

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