How to bid on school mowing and maintenance for the Town of Westborough

What the Town is buying

The Town of Westborough is seeking a contractor for mowing and grounds maintenance at school buildings, fields, and other listed sites throughout town. Work includes weekly mechanical mowing of field playing surfaces and other areas, monthly mechanical mowing, weekly weed-wacking, and weekly removal of debris from hard surfaces.

The contract term is April 1 through December 31, 2027. The listed locations include school grounds and fields, the High School Ski Hill, and the Bus Lot Grounds.

Key dates and the bid deadline

The IFB was published October 26, 2026. Questions are due November 17, 2026, and bids are due November 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.

Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing date and time. Plan to complete the submission early enough to address any portal or document issues.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit grounds maintenance and landscaping firms with experience mowing fields and building grounds, using mechanical mowing equipment, weed-wacking, and clearing debris from hard surfaces. Firms should consider whether they can cover the listed sites and recurring weekly and monthly work during the contract term.

How to access and respond

Use “View original source” to open the solicitation on BidNet Direct. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Prepare and submit your response through BidNet Direct, or follow the submission directions in the notice. Check the listing for documents and addenda as you prepare your bid.

Prepare a clear, complete bid

Review the Scope of Work Descriptions closely for the detailed requirements behind the mowing, weed-wacking, and debris-clearing tasks. Compare the work areas and service frequency across all listed locations so your response addresses the full scope.

Make sure your bid follows the notice’s instructions and includes all requested information. Check your calculations, confirm that any required documents are included, and leave time to verify that your submission is complete before the deadline.