Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting / DSR

The City of Worcester issued a competitive solicitation to remove invasive aquatic vegetation (fanwort and milfoil) from the Old Faith Bay area of Lake Quinsigamond using diver‑assisted suction harvesting (DASH). The award went to Pristine Waters, LLC for a lump‑sum price. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, transportation, safety measures, disposal, and a post‑project management report, while complying with city‑wide insurance, MW‑BE, OSHA, and wage‑theft certifications. Work must be completed within a six‑day window between August 1 and August 26 2026, with a final report due September 30 2026. • Scope: Six seven‑hour days of diver‑assisted suction harvesting covering ~3 acres of invasive plants. • Location: Old Faith Bay, Lake Quinsigamond (Worcester, MA) with equipment launch points at nearby boat ramps. • Award: Pristine Waters, LLC, total bid $20,400; compliance with insurance, safety, MWBE, and reporting requirements. • Schedule: Bids due July 30 2026; work August 1‑26 2026; management report September 30 2026. • Requirements: OSHA 10‑hour certification for divers, insurance (GL $1 M/$2 M, auto $1 M), and disposal of harvested material per city specifications.