Description
The City of Worcester’s Department of Public Works is seeking qualified contractors to supplement its workforce for leaf, debris, and related material removal and hauling during the 2027 calendar year. Contractors must provide tri‑axle (4‑axle) and ten‑wheel dump trucks that are “work ready” each day, kept within a 10‑mile radius of City Hall, and capable of handling a variety of loads such as leaves, asphalt, snow, sand, gravel, and construction debris. Bidders must submit hourly rates for each vehicle class, indicate the number of trucks available, and meet extensive insurance, bonding, and prevailing‑wage requirements. The contract is non‑exclusive, may be awarded to multiple vendors based on the lowest hourly rate, and includes a one‑year performance guarantee.
• Required vehicles: tri‑axle trucks (≥20 cu yd, 76,000 lb GVWR) and ten‑wheel dump trucks (≥15 cu yd, 66,000 lb GVWR).
• Pricing: firm hourly rates (no adjustments) with estimated 800 hours per vehicle; lowest net price wins.
• Mandatory compliance: Commercial General Liability $1 M/$2 M, Automobile Liability $1 M, workers’ comp, prevailing‑wage schedule, and various certifications (CORI, MWBE, Wage‑Theft Prevention, etc.).
• Contract period: Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2027 (one‑year).