RFP Mowing - TOWN PROPERTIES
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 2302
- Description
Introduction
The Town of Westford is accepting bids for mowing of town properties for the 2026 – 2029 mowing seasons:
Scope of Work
1.
Mowing and Trimming
All properties require weekly mowing. Trimming is not required weekly however the maximum amount of time between trimmings shall not exceed two weeks. Regarding the Town Common, the mowing schedule shall take into consideration 4th of July, Farmers Market and concerts held on Sundays and the Summer Reading Program on Thursdays. It shall be done in a manner that allows sufficient time for grass clippings to dry unless weather conditions make this impossible. Mowing shall be done in a manner that does not damage the grass (example-ripping up the sod due to turning fast, etc.).
Note: some areas can be particularly wet (parts of the common, lawn to the north of Brookside Road near the statue, etc.), especially in late spring or after significant rainfall. Care should be taken to not mow wet areas until the gras has had a chance to dry out to prevent damage.
2.
Spring Clean-up
Spring clean-up of the town common, town office, 1705 VT Route 128 property, and library is to be done at the beginning of the mowing season. Spring clean-up includes removing residual gravel from the lawn areas, large sticks/branches that have fallen during the winter, and litter.
3.
Perennial Garden
The perennial garden in front of the town office shall be mulched and weeded as needed.
Time Frame
Work shall commence no earlier than May 1, 2026 and be completed by October of each contract year ending on October 31, 2029.- Title
- RFP Mowing - TOWN PROPERTIES
- Application Deadline
- 04/15/2026
- Location
- Westford, VT
- Application URL
- https://westfordvt.us/careers-rfps/
Contact Information
- Name
- O'Connor III, Thomas
- Phone Number
- (802) 878-4587
- toconnor@westfordvt.us
- Best Method of Contact