Brush/Debris Removal & Securing Vacant Properties / I.S.

The City of Worcester is procuring a one‑year contract to provide brush and debris removal, waste disposal, and physical security (boarding, fencing, signage, and lock installation) for vacant properties managed by the Department of Inspectional Services. The contractor must respond to calls within 48 hours, submit before‑and‑after photos, and deliver any ordered materials within two days of notification. Estimated annual volumes include 220,000 sq ft of brush clearing, 40 tons of trash removal, and numerous item‑by‑item disposals, as well as 6,000 sq ft of standard boarding and 1,000 sq ft of polycarbonate boarding. The award goes to the lowest‑total‑price responsive bidder, with potential for two additional one‑year renewals. • Scope covers vegetation clearing, bulk‑debris removal, and securing vacant structures. • Performance metrics require 48‑hour job completion and rapid documentation. • Unit‑price pricing on 19 line items; winning bid total $107,000. • Contract runs 1 Jan 2024‑31 Dec 2024, with up‑to‑two optional one‑year extensions.