Springfield Flood Protection System ? Annual Maintenance Services

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts Department of Public Works is soliciting proposals for annual maintenance services to the City's Flood Protection System. The requested services include mowing, brush cutting, herbicide applications, nuisance wildlife control, and other miscellaneous repair and maintenance tasks. The contract term is for one year, with an option to renew for two additional years at the submitted unit prices. Bids are due by May 4, 2017 at 2:00 PM, and all questions regarding the bid or its specifications must be received by the Office of Procurement no later than April 27, 2017 by 4:00 PM. The estimated annual cost of services is not to exceed $100,000 and will include rip rap, additional clearing, and tree removal.

The City of Springfield supports 20% minority and women participation goals for this contract. The conditions of employment and wage rates set forth by the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety will prevail for this contract. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality and to reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified, and the budget range was not specified.