Worcester Worcester #8767-M7

Diver-Assisted Suction Harvesting Services for Invasive Plant Removal at Lake Quinsigamond

This opportunity involves the City of Worcester's Department of Sustainability & Resilience seeking a qualified contractor for diver-assisted suction harvesting (DASH/DSR) to manage invasive aquatic plants in Lake Quinsigamond. - Government Buyer: - City of Worcester, Department of Sustainability & Resilience, Purchasing Division - Lake Quinsigamond Commission (coordination), Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH/DSR) services for removal and disposal of invasive aquatic plants (primarily fanwort and milfoil) from approximately 3 acres in Old Faith Bay, Lake Quinsigamond - Includes all labor, materials, equipment, and plant disposal - Work to be performed over six 7-hour days (or 5-8 consecutive workdays) during the summer season - Compliance with local and state environmental regulations, including wetland protection and endangered species monitoring - Detailed management report required after completion - Herbicide fluridone (Sonar) treatment for a separate 45-acre area (not the primary scope of this solicitation) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to environmental and endangered species protection conditions - Annual monitoring and reporting to regulatory agencies - Payment bond and insurance certificates required for contracts exceeding $25,000 - No price adjustments allowed after award - All work must be completed within a specified summer window, with a final report due by the end of September - No specific part numbers or proprietary equipment are specified, allowing for competition among qualified lake management companies.

Description

This solicitation is for providing materials, labor, and equipment for Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (DSR) and disposal of removed plants at Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, MA. The work includes managing approximately 3 acres of fanwort using DASH and involves adherence to the requirements and specifications of the Department of Sustainability & Resilience. The project requires compliance with specific terms and conditions, including submission deadlines and bonding requirements. Bidders must submit sealed bids by July 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time to the Purchasing Division of the City of Worcester.

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