The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 7779‑W2) for the purchase and delivery of new storage containers to multiple public‑school sites. The scope calls for three 10‑ft, twelve 20‑ft, and six 40‑ft high‑cube containers, each equipped with heavy‑duty, bolt‑cutter‑proof bar‑locks (double‑door configuration) and a key distribution scheme (one key onsite, three to Facilities). Delivery must be completed within 30 days of receipt of a purchase order, and the vendor must provide a one‑year warranty, appropriate insurance coverage, and comply with conflict‑of‑interest certifications. The contract was awarded to Mini‑Warehousing with a total bid price of $160,500.
• Scope: supply and deliver 21 new storage containers (10‑ft, 20‑ft, 40‑ft) with specified bar‑lock security to 14 school locations.
• Award: Single‑vendor award to Mini‑Warehousing; no bond required; insurance and one‑year warranty mandatory.
• Key dates: bid opening March 30 2022 10:00 AM; addendum issued March 18 2022; delivery required within 30 days of PO issuance.