Cambridge OpenGov #COC-CIFB-FY27-31223

Seasonal and On-Call Irrigation Services for Danehy Park and Fresh Pond Golf Course

The City of Cambridge is seeking seasonal and on-call irrigation services for Danehy Park and Fresh Pond Golf Course. - Government buyer: City of Cambridge, Department of Human Services (DHSP), with the Purchasing Department and Public Works identified in the procurement materials. City staff, as authorized by the Director of Cambridge Recreation, direct the work. - Services requested: Spring start-up and fall shutdown at Danehy Park, plus on-call irrigation maintenance and repairs at Danehy Park and Fresh Pond Golf Course. Fresh Pond is limited to on-call repairs. - Start-up: 73 irrigation zones per contract year. - Shutdown: 73 irrigation zones per contract year, using compressed-air blowout; pressure must not exceed 85 psi, and weekly shutdown reports are required. - On-call labor: estimated 120 hours per contract year. - Repair materials: $15,000 allowance per contract year, with markup capped at 10% and original invoices required for reimbursement. - Notable requirements: Bidders must have at least three years of irrigation-system maintenance experience, hold Irrigation Association Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC) certification, and show they have adequate vehicles and equipment. Repairs must use equivalent-or-better materials; subcontracting is not permitted. Material specifications include Schedule 40 PVC and NSF-rated poly pipe and fittings. - Named vendors and bid results: NEI Holdings LLC bid $39,529; Corbett Irrigation bid $55,832; Jose Aguilar bid $160,000, but that bid could not be considered. These are bid results, not confirmation of an award. - OEMs and products: No irrigation-equipment OEMs, brands, or product part numbers are specified; the procurement is for services and associated materials. - Contract term and value: One-year initial term with two optional one-year renewals. Estimated total value is $129,000 including renewal options; award evaluation is based on the Year One total.

Description

The City of Cambridge is requesting bids for spring start-up, fall shutdown, and on-call maintenance of irrigation systems, water features, and water fountains at Danehy Park and Fresh Pond Golf Course. Start-up and shutdown work will be directed by designated City staff as authorized by the Director of Cambridge Recreation. The estimated project value is $129,000 including two optional renewal years, and the award is based solely on the Year One Total. The bid documents also specify insurance requirements and require bid security of at least five percent of the bid value.

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