2026 Yard Waste Removal (Re-bid)

Kennett Township is soliciting lump sum bids for the 2026 Yard Waste Removal project to clear approximately 20,000 cubic yards of woody debris from its facility at 557 Bayard Road, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. The waste consists primarily of tree branches, trunks under 18 inches in diameter, Christmas trees, leaves, and grass clippings. Contractors may choose to grind the material onsite or haul it away for offsite grinding. The selected contractor must complete the removal within 45 calendar days of the bid award, which is anticipated around November 6, 2026. Failure to meet this timeline will result in a penalty of 200 dollars per day. Work is permitted Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The contract requires strict adherence to state-mandated prevailing wage rates, and certified payrolls must be submitted to receive payment. Bidders must provide a 10 percent bid bond and comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers Compensation, naming Kennett Township as an additional insured. Required submission documents include a Non-Collusion Affidavit, a Prevailing Wage Compliance Form, and a Public Works Employment Verification Form confirming E-Verify usage. Bids must be submitted via the PennBID Platform. Payment is structured as a 50 percent interim payment upon removal of half the pile and a final payment upon completion and demobilization, with ACH and check payments requiring Board of Supervisors approval.