Front-End Loader Services / DPW

This solicitation calls for front‑end loader services to support the Worcester Department of Public Works (DPW) in city‑wide leaf‑removal and other related operations for a one‑year period. The City requires a CAT‑936 (or equivalent) loader with both claw and open‑bucket options, available at least six days per week (Mon‑Sat) for eight hours each day. The contractor must provide both equipment and qualified operators, maintain the equipment “work‑ready,” and keep the vehicles garaged within 10 miles of City Hall. Insurance, bonding, and prevailing‑wage compliance are mandatory. Four vendors submitted bids, and the award appears to be made to all of them. • Scope: leaf‑collection assistance, dump‑site loading, possible compost‑site work. • Equipment: Minimum CAT‑936, claw + bucket, 6 days/week, 8 hrs/day. • Requirements: Operator familiarity with Worcester streets, insurance/bonding, prevailing‑wage adherence, and compliance with City CORI and gender‑identity policies.