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Conservation commission awards Heritage Trail invasive‑species contract; Ruby Environmental chosen
Summary
The Conservation Commission awarded a bid to remove invasive plants and restore native habitat on the Richmond Heritage Trail to Ruby Environmental (bid not to exceed $31,540), subject to proof of Rhode Island license and prevailing-wage compliance.
The Richmond Conservation Commission and Town Council moved Sept. 16 to award a contract for invasive-species management and native-habitat restoration on the Richmond Heritage Trail. The commission received four bids; the recommended award was to Ruby Environmental Services (Sutton, Mass.) for an amount not to exceed $31,540, contingent on documentation of a Rhode Island pesticide application license and prevailing-wage compliance.
Commission Chair Jim Turek told the council the project focuses on roughly 8.6 acres of open land where invasive mugwort and other non-native species dominate; the scope includes professional herbicide application, follow-up control and site preparation for later native-seed and pollinator plantings. The plan grew from a multi-year effort that secured a climate-resilience grant and includes in‑kind match from town crews and partnering organizations.
Town staff said the selected firm’s bid fits available grant funds; staff will confirm prevailing-wage and licensing paperwork before authorizing the contract. The council approved the award by roll call.
