Description
The City of Worcester is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive snow and ice management services for its Group A public‑facility locations for a one‑year term. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, materials, and related services—including plowing, shoveling, snow haul‑away, ice‑melting agent application, safety inspections, emergency response, debris removal, and post‑season repairs—across five municipal sites. Performance and payment bonds, as well as extensive insurance and certification requirements (CORI, MWBE, wage‑theft, gender‑identity policy, etc.), are mandatory. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
• Scope: Snow removal (plow, shovel, haul) and ice‑treatment (single application per event) for five City of Worcester facilities.
• Contract term: October 1 2026 – September 30 2027 (one year, renewable for a second year with no price increase unless specified).
• Mandatory requirements: Performance & payment bonds, $1 M+ liability insurance, workers’ comp, certification (CORI, MWBE, gender‑identity, wage‑theft, tax compliance).
• Submission deadline: September 2 2026, 10:00 a.m.; bid must be sealed and properly marked.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with consideration of past performance and compliance certifications.