Landfill Maintenance and Invasive Plant Management

The Town of Marblehead is soliciting sealed bids under solicitation number 27-17 for Landfill Maintenance and Invasive Plant Management at the Town Transfer Station/Landfill property located at 5 Woodfin Terrace. The project involves the identification, removal, and control of invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed, Phragmites, and Japanese Hops, as well as wetland restoration and drainage swale maintenance. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder who demonstrates at least five consecutive years of business experience and provides evidence of five similar projects completed within the last five years. Bids must be submitted via the Town's Procurement Portal by September 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and must include a bid deposit of at least five percent of the total project value. The successful contractor must comply with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30 section 39M and adhere to prevailing wage requirements as specified by the Department of Labor Standards. Key requirements include a 50% Labor and Materials Payment Bond, a one-year guarantee on all work and materials from the date of substantial completion, and mandatory OSHA-approved construction safety and health certification of at least ten hours for all employees. Pricing is structured across scheduled annual services, unit prices for additional invasive plant management, a materials markup not exceeding 15%, and on-call services. All work must be performed in a professional manner in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and pesticide licensing requirements.