Landscape Maintenance - Miyawaki Forests / DSR

The City of Worcester is procuring professional landscape‑maintenance services for two urban Miyawaki forest sites (the Worcester Public Library parking lot and Plumley Village apartments). The contract is a sealed‑bid, lowest‑price award covering maintenance, irrigation checks, weed control, mulching, documentation, and optional habitat enhancements from April 2026 through December 2027, with a possible third‑year extension. The vendor must provide a qualified manager/foreman with specific ecological landscaping experience and certifications, and must be able to perform weekly on‑site visits, produce monthly reports, and manage seasonal activities such as irrigation winterization and plant infill. • Scope includes weeding, mulching, irrigation inspection/adjustment, litter removal, photo documentation, and occasional pruning or plant replacement. • Required insurance: $1 M per occurrence/$2 M aggregate general liability, $1 M auto liability, workers’ comp, and public liability. • Contract value is based on the winning bid of $43,735, reflecting a firm‑fixed‑price lump‑sum for the two‑year term.