School Department Mowing and Maintenance

The Town of Westborough School Department in Massachusetts is soliciting sealed bids under Contract #FY2027-002 for mowing and maintenance across 16 school properties, with a mandatory pre-bid conference on November 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM and bids due November 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Electronic bids are not accepted. The procurement is listed under Worcester County, and documents were available through BidNetDirect.com on October 26, 2026.

Scope covers weekly mechanical mowing of field playing surfaces and of areas outside them, monthly mechanical mowing, weekly weed-wacking, and weekly blowing of debris from hardscape surfaces. The properties include four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school with its athletic fields and ski hill, and a bus lot, totaling approximately 2.2 million square feet. The contractor furnishes all labor, materials, equipment, and fuel. Machinery may not exceed 4,365 pounds unless proven otherwise. Bidders must submit at least three references for similar municipal or school property work, a machinery list with specifications, and a staffing plan. The contractor must designate a Field Supervisor and meet the School Department's Leadsman by April 10 each year. Required insurance includes general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $500,000 per occurrence for property damage, plus workers' compensation. Work is limited to 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, with no Sunday or holiday work.

Pricing is lump-sum for all three years on the Base Bid Pricing Sheet. The contract goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the lowest aggregate three-year total. The initial term runs April 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with two optional one-year renewals extending through December 31, 2029. Questions are due November 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM.