Elm Park Improvements - Pond Dredging / DPW&P

The City of Worcester is awarding a contract to perform mechanical dredging of the Elm Park pond, including removal of approximately 400 cubic yards of material, de‑watering, excavation, erosion‑control, and post‑construction planting/maintenance. The work must be substantially completed within 60 days of mobilization or no later than June 1 2025, whichever is sooner, and must comply with a 401 Water‑Quality Certification, a Conservation Commission Order of Conditions, and numerous environmental reporting requirements. The contract is a sealed‑bid, firm‑fixed‑price (lump‑sum) award to Barco Builders, LLC, with a bid price of $35,000. • Scope: Pond dredging, de‑watering, sediment transport, erosion and sediment controls, site restoration, and one‑year plant‑health guarantee. • Regulatory compliance: 401 Water‑Quality Certification, MassDEP notifications, Conservation Commission conditions, SWPPP, and required bonds/insurance. • Schedule: Bid opening Oct 25 2024; work to begin after notice periods (≥ 7 days to MassDEP, ≥ 21 days to provide site‑manager contact) and to be completed by June 1 2025.