Description
The City of Worcester is seeking vendors to provide truck‑and‑roll‑off container services in support of the Department of Public Works’ seasonal leaf‑collection program. The contract covers supply of 30‑yard and 25‑29‑yard open‑top roll‑off containers together with drivers and trucks, available at least six days a week (Monday‑Saturday) and eight hours per day for a full year (Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2027). The award will go to the lowest responsible and responsive hourly rate for each container size, with preference given to vendors located in Worcester and to minority‑, women‑, or veteran‑owned businesses when bids are otherwise identical. Bidders must submit a single hourly rate that includes equipment and personnel, meet all insurance, prevailing‑wage, bond, and certification requirements, and deliver equipment within 12 days of contract notification if no delivery date is specified.
• Provide 30‑yard roll‑off container service (primary) and 25‑29‑yard container service (secondary).
• Must operate ≥ 6 days/week, ≥ 8 hours/day, with trucks garaged within 10 mi of City Hall.
• Pricing is hourly; lowest net hourly rate wins for each container size.
• Contract period: 12 months (Nov 2026‑Oct 2027) with no renewal clause.