2021 Maintenance on Trails in Southampton

The Town of Southampton contracted for routine trail‑maintenance services (mowing, weed‑whacking, and chain‑saw work) across municipal trails. After an open competition with six bidders, Green Velvet Tree, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsible bidder and awarded a one‑year contract that can be extended up to four additional years. The contract is funded under a community services GL account, with payment contingent on a fully executed agreement. No contract value is disclosed in the public resolution, but the awarded vendor’s hourly rates suggest a modestly scoped municipal service. • Scope: mowing, vegetation control, and tree‑trimming for town trails (GML 103 standards). • Award: Green Velvet Tree, Inc.; award adopted 22 Feb 2022; contract expires 31 Dec 2022 with up‑to‑four‑year renewal option. • Financial: funded by GL 01‑99‑6010‑01‑6420‑0000; no dollar amount published; hourly rates $60 (mowing), $55 (weed‑whacking), $139 (chain‑saw).