Gravel Borrow (Type B) / DPW

The City of Worcester (DPW) issued a sealed‑bid solicitation for Type B gravel borrow to be delivered to various DPW job sites over a one‑year period. The contract covers roughly 6,000 tons of gravel (500 t to DPW sites, 5,000 t to the Ballard Street Yard, and 500 t for DPW pickup). Bidders were required to meet Massachusetts DPW specifications and provide laboratory certification, insurance, and compliance documentation. The contract was awarded to Onyx Corporation, which submitted the lowest responsive unit prices. • Scope: Supply and deliver approximately 6,000 tons of Type B gravel borrow meeting AASHTO‑T11/T‑27 gradation and Massachusetts DPW standards. • Delivery: Vendor‑direct deliveries to DPW sites and a central yard; material must be delivered within 12 days of award notification. • Requirements: Commercial General Liability, automobile liability, workers’ compensation, lab certification, and prompt‑pay discount eligibility. • Procurement: Sealed‑bid, full and open competition; award based on lowest net price after any qualifying prompt‑pay discount. • Awardee: Onyx Corporation (unit prices $17.50/ton for 5,500 t and $11.00/ton for 500 t).