Bid_26-008_SPEC_-_SEASONAL_MOWING.pdf

SEASONAL MOWING AND TRIMMING CONTRACT

WATERFORD LANDFILL

85 MINER LANE

WATERFORD, CT. 06385

Scope of Services:

Semiannual mowing and trimming of the vegetative cover on the closed landfill. The mowing and trimming area is approximately 18 acres of grass which shall be mowed to a height of not less than 6-inches. The area include slopes ranging from relatively flat to approximately 1V:2.5H and areas within a rock drainage swales. The Town anticipates two mowing’s and trimmings per year, one the mid May and at the end of September. Actual mowing times must be approved by the Town.

Mowing and trimming shall be by mechanical means where possible and using hand equipment where necessary. All open, flat and sloped areas, around monitoring wells, up to the tree lines, berms and cutting of brush and weeds from rock-lined drainage ditches and drainage openings are part of the work required.

The Contractor will be responsible for inspection of site prior to each mowing and trimming, and notify the owner of any settlements, burrows, nesting birds or bald areas. Owner will inspect with site contractor before and after the work has been completed.

INTRODUCTION AND INFORMATION:

It is the intent of this Invitation to Bid to establish a vendor to supply the Town of Waterford with MOWING AND TRIMMING AT THE MINER LANE LANDFILL for a three year period. The Miner Lane Landfill is made up of 18 Acres.

The awarded Contractor will be responsible for Inspections of all sites including but not limited to open, flat and sloped areas, as well as around gas and tree lines, berms, rock-lined drainage ditches and drainage openings prior to mowing and hand cutting with trimmers.

The project would consist of the following:

Two mowing’s and trimmings per year for three years One mid-May One in the fall at the end of September

Non-mandatory Pre-Bid walk of property on August 13, 2026 at 11:00 am at 85 Miner Lane Waterford CT, 06385.

PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION AND PRICING AS ASKED FOR IN THE BID

SPECIFICATIONS.

Safety:

The Contractor must perform all work in accordance with all OSHA, State and Federal regulations, to include the following:

• Seat belts and roll-over protection for driven equipment.

• PPE for all personnel operating self-propelled, or walk behind mowers and power hand trimmers not limited to hearing, eye and foot protection.

• Inspections of all sites including but not limited to open, flat and sloped areas, as well as around gas and tree lines, berms, rock-lined drainage ditches and drainage openings prior to mowing and hand cutting with trimmers, shall take place.

Storage:

Contractor may store trucks, mowers, storage box (es) and supplies in a staging area onsite designated by the Town. Access to storage area will be available during operating hours. Refueling of equipment shall not be performed on the areas to be mowed.

Operating Hours:

The Contractor shall conduct his operation during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. With the approval of the Town, the contractor may work extended hours or on Saturday.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

Mowing and trimming as follows:

• Grass shall not be cut less than 6” tall and shall be reduced to small clipping by using equipment with mulching blades.

• Extreme care must be taken to avoid scalping or chipping the tops of the existing berms with mower blades.

• Rock-lined drainage ditches located parallel to berms, as well as drain pipe openings and must have the vegetation cut down to the top of the rock.

Equipment, as follows:

• Tractor: Front wheel or four wheel drive, with direct power take-off, roll-over protection for operator, seat belts and agricultural tires (or equal).

• Mower: Rotary type “batwing style” 15’ wide-cut mower with mulching blades mandatory.

Unit must have front and rear rubber or safety shielding, hydraulic height control, to adjust to terrain to minimize damage to grass. Remote controlled mowers are acceptable.

• Power Hand Trimmers: Equipped with either blades or nylon line, full blade guards and body strap.

• And such other equipment to complete the project shall all be supplied by the contractor.

• Inspection: Contractor is responsible to participate in an inspection with owner prior to commencement of work. Premises is the site of a former landfill and many objects seen or semi buried may be present on site that must be dealt with solely by the contractor.

Once owner has completed the initial inspection with contractor, contractor is solely responsible for the conditions on the site from that date forward. Site conditions are “as is” and contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Waterford, and all of its officers, agents and servants against any claim or liability arising from the mowing and other contracted activities.

CAUTIONS:

• Grass is very slick most of the time, making ascending and descending the slopes somewhat difficult.

• Drainage ditches contain buried or semi-buried rocks which may be hazardous to all types of mowers. Thoroughly check all areas before proceeding with cutting operations.

• Areas may harbor burrowing animals or stinging insects. Care must be taken.