Brookline Town Civicplus #P-27-05

Caretaker Residence and Cemetery Management Services at Walnut Hills Cemetery

This opportunity from the Town of Brookline seeks a qualified individual or entity to occupy and manage the caretaker residence at 96 Grove Street within Walnut Hills Cemetery. - Government Buyer: - Town of Brookline, Department of Finance, Purchasing Division - Products/Services Requested: - Use and occupancy of a 2-bedroom caretaker residence at 96 Grove Street - Cemetery caretaker services, including: - Maintenance and minor repairs of the property - Supervision and security monitoring of the cemetery - Opening/closing cemetery gates, restocking brochures, monitoring for violations - Cleaning, snow and ice removal, and general property upkeep - Assistance to the Parks and Open Space Division - Contract Details: - Three-year initial term with an option to renew for an additional three years - Minimum monthly occupancy fee of $3,000, increasing 3% annually - Caretaker responsible for utilities and minor maintenance costs - Approximately 14 hours of caretaker services per week - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Town of Brookline's Fair Employment Practices and Living Wage By-Laws - Residence in the caretaker house is mandatory for the duration of the contract - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are referenced, as this is a service and property management opportunity

Description

This solicitation is for the use and occupancy of the property located at 96 Grove Street within Walnut Hills Cemetery. The scope includes associated cemetery caretaker responsibilities. The bid is open and proposals must be submitted by September 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Interested parties can obtain specifications and bid forms from the Town of Brookline Purchasing Division or download them online. The contract will be subject to the Town of Brookline's fair employment and living wage bylaws.

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