Description
The Town of Needham’s Department of Public Works is seeking competitive sealed bids to supply six categories of organic and chloride‑based winter de‑icing liquids for a cooperative consortium of 26 Greater Boston municipalities. The contract is a one‑year, firm‑price agreement with delivery requirements shortly after contract award, and the buyer will issue individual purchase orders to the winning vendor(s). Bidders must meet specific UN‑PSC classifications, technical specifications (organic content, solids, specific gravity, freeze point, heavy‑metal limits), and be able to provide bulk and tail‑gate deliveries (minimum 3,000 gallons per item). No bonds or deposits are required, but vendors must submit extensive qualification forms, references, insurance proof, and acknowledge all addenda.
• Six product categories ranging from 100 % organic liquids to magnesium‑ and calcium‑chloride brines, each with defined physical and chemical limits.
• Estimated total volume ≈ 460,500 gallons across all municipalities; minimum order per item 3,000 gallons.
• Bids must be submitted sealed by 1 PM Oct 15 2026; questions due by 5 PM Oct 5 2026; contract award expected Nov 2026 for a one‑year term ending Oct 31 2027.