IFB 2025 Aquatic Vegetation Control

The Littleton Water Department (LWD) in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #2025) for mechanical aquatic vegetation management services across four local ponds: Spectacle Pond, Long Pond, Forge Pond, and Doleful Pond. The procurement is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive vegetation control services, with detailed specifications available upon request. Interested bidders must submit sealed physical bids and an electronic copy on a USB stick, with the submission deadline set for June 30th, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the LWD office located at 39 Ayer Road in Littleton. Bid documents can be obtained by contacting Matthew Silverman, Water & Sewer Superintendent, via email at msilverman@lelwd.com or phone at (978) 540-2260. The contract will be awarded for a one-year term with firm pricing, and bidders must comply with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30B and minimum wage rates as determined by the Department of Labor Standards under M.G.L. c. 149, 26-27F.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Littleton Electric Light & Water Department, led by General Manager Nick Lawler, reserves the right to reject any and all bids received, indicating flexibility in the procurement process. While no specific budget range is detailed in the available documents, the scope of work involves mechanical aquatic vegetation management across four distinct ponds, suggesting a potentially comprehensive project. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Potential bidders should demonstrate technical capability in aquatic vegetation control and the ability to meet the specified regulatory and wage requirements. Interested contractors should carefully review the full bid specifications and be prepared to submit a competitive and compliant proposal by the stated deadline.