DCR 922 Snow & Ice Removal Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is soliciting hourly‑rate bids for on‑call snow and ice removal services on two municipal road routes in the Boston‑Quincy area. Vendors must provide a fleet that meets minimum equipment specifications (5‑ton and 1‑ton trucks equipped with plows and sanders) and submit separate hourly rates for each route. The contract is a 2.5‑year base period with two optional two‑year renewals, totaling up to 6.5 years, and the estimated annual spend is about $235,000. The award will be based on the submitted hourly rates and compliance with equipment, insurance, and licensing requirements. • Required equipment: 1 × 5‑ton + 1 × 1‑ton truck for William J. Day Blvd; 2 × 5‑ton + 2 × 1‑ton trucks for Quincy Shore Drive. • Pricing model: Fixed per‑hour rates covering all costs (mobilization, labor, fuel, tools, supplies); travel time is not reimbursed. • Contract terms: 2.5‑year base term (Nov 15 2023 – Apr 30 2025) with two 2‑year renewal options; estimated annual value $235K; prompt‑pay discount required; electronic funds transfer mandatory. • Submission deadline: Nov 3 2023 3:00 PM EST; questions due Oct 20 2023 4:00 PM EST.