Mowing Maintenance - Greenwood Street Solar Field / DPW

This contract calls for the City of Worcester to engage a landscaping contractor to perform annual mowing and trimming of the Greenwood Street Solar Field and adjacent landfill slopes, totaling roughly 50 acres. The work must include specialized slope‑mowing equipment capable of handling terrain up to 35 degrees and must achieve a finished grass height of six inches, even when the vegetation is over‑grown (24‑36 inches). The contract period is one year (Aug 1 2026 – Jul 31 2027) with two optional one‑year renewals, and the award went to the lowest bidder, Bumblebee Landscaping, at a total price of $10,700. Key points include: • Scope: Annual mowing of solar arrays, landfill slopes, and drainage swales; requires slope‑mowing equipment and daily site security. • Requirements: Specialized equipment, insurance (general liability $1 M, auto $1 M, workers’ comp), and compliance with environmental and safety regulations. • Timeline: Bid submission deadline June 3 2026; pre‑bid site visit May 28 2026; contract start Aug 1 2026.