Description
The Town of Needham, acting on behalf of a cooperative of 27 municipalities in the Greater Boston area, is seeking competitive sealed bids to supply winter de‑icing liquids for the 2027 season. The bid package became available on September 24 2026 and sealed bids must be received by 1:00 PM on October 15 2026 at the Public Works Administration Office. The contract will be awarded in November 2026 and will run until October 31 2027 (approximately 12 months). Each municipality will execute its own contract with the successful vendor(s). The scope includes providing a variety of de‑icing chemicals (e.g., calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride blends) in the quantities estimated for each town (total estimated demand exceeds 460,000 gallons). Bidders must submit all required forms, certifications, and proof of insurance; no performance or payment bonds are required. Payment terms are net 30 days with no fuel surcharges.
• Bid Number: 27DPW119G
• Bid Title: Winter De‑Icing Liquids
• Publication/Opening Date: September 24 2026
• Questions Due: October 5 2026 5:00 PM (written only)
• Bid Submission Deadline: October 15 2026 1:00 PM (sealed)
• Anticipated Award: November 2026
• Contract Period: Until October 31 2027 (≈12 months)
• Estimated total volume: > 460,000 gallons across 27 municipalities
• No bonds required; insurance required per contract terms
• Primary contact: Katie Bamber, Administrative Analyst ([email protected], (781) 455‑7550)