The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (CR‑8676‑M6) for the supply and delivery of dry, coarse sand to its Department of Public Works over a two‑year base period. The contract calls for an estimated 10,000 cubic yards of sand, with the ability to deliver at least 1,500 CY within any 24‑hour period using trucks of minimum 7‑8 CY capacity. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with no bond requirements but mandatory insurance coverage. A discretionary third‑year renewal is available, subject to a capped percentage increase (unspecified).
• Scope: Provide clean, hard, durable coarse sand meeting detailed grading specifications.
• Quantity & Delivery: Approx. 10,000 CY total; minimum 1,500 CY/24‑hr, trucks ≥ 7 CY.
• Award Criteria: Lowest net unit price after prompt‑pay discounts (≥ 30 days); no price adjustments allowed.
• Compliance: Required insurance, product samples, and certification under MA General Laws Chapter 30B.