The City of Worcester is seeking bids for professional snow and ice management services for one year (Oct 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027), with a possible second-year renewal. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope by September 2, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. at City Hall. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The contractor must provide necessary labor, equipment, and materials. A one-year guarantee on workmanship is required.
Delivery and/or completion to be made within as required days from date of notification by the city.
Terms, prompt pay discount 30 days, net 45 days.
The bidder to who a contract is awarded guarantees to the city of worcester all equipment, materials and or workmanship for a period of one 1 year after final inspection and acceptance.
Awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with the specifications.
The contractor must be a responsible bidder, meaning they have the capability to perform fully the contract requirements, and the integrity and reliability which assures good faith performance.
If the successful bidder fails to make delivery or complete contract within time specified, the city reserves the right to make the purchase on such orders at the open market and charge any excess over contract price to the account of the successful bidder.
Samples of the product to be delivered may be taken by a representative of the city, either prior to delivery or while it is being delivered in the storage facilities at destination, or will be taken from the storage facilities to which the product has been delivered as determined from time to time by the purchasing agent.
Any prospective bidder requesting a change in or interpretation of existing specifications of terms and conditions must do so within five 5 days saturdays, sundays and holidays excluded before scheduled bid opening date.
A high number of unresolved complaints, any number of complaints that are particularly severe, or employment of individuals who have been convicted or assault or other violent crimes shall be grounds for the early termination or nonrenewal of the contract by the city.
