Stormwater Treebox Repairs / DPWP

The City of Worcester contracted Stormwater Compliance LLC to rehabilitate seven storm‑water tree‑box filters throughout the city. The work includes complete removal of existing debris, installation of new Filterra bioretention units, placement of engineered media and mulch, planting of a Yoshino Cherry tree at each site, replacement of a damaged cast‑iron grate, and documentation of the work. The contract is a sealed‑bid, unit‑price solicitation with a 5 % bid bond requirement and performance/payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price. Substantial completion must be achieved within 90 calendar days after the notice to proceed, and the City provides any required police or traffic‑control services. The award value was $67,200. • Scope: full rehabilitation of 7 tree‑box storm‑water filtration units (excavation, new precast units, media, mulch, trees, grate replacement). • Requirements: prevailing‑wage compliance, OSHA 10‑hour safety training, weekly certified payroll, MWBE workforce reporting, performance & payment bonds, insurance, and a maintenance log with photos. • Timeline: bids due April 23 2025, bid opening April 25 2025, work to be completed within 90 days of notice to proceed.