Sealed bid for furnishing and delivering hot winter paving mix to the City of Worcester DPW for one year (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2027). Bids due November 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time. Award to lowest net price per ton, considering operational costs. Bid security and performance/payment bonds required (amounts N/A). Insurance required: general liability, auto liability, workers compensation. One-year warranty on materials and workmanship. Questions must be submitted in writing 5 days before bid opening. Saturday availability required for at least one awarded vendor. Prices firm, FOB destination. Prompt pay discount 30 days, net 45 days.
Delivery and/or completion must be made within 12 days from date of notification if not specified. The bid states: delivery and/or completion will be made within twelve (12) days from date of notification.
Payment terms are prompt pay discount 30 days, net 45 days. The document states: terms, prompt pay discount 30 days, net 45 days.
The awarded bidder guarantees all equipment, materials, and workmanship for one year after final inspection and acceptance. The bid states: 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. The document states: awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with the specifications.
Interested vendors not on Chart A must be prequalified prior to bidding. The document states: interested vendors not included on chart a must be prequalified prior to bidding.
Failure to deliver on time allows the city to purchase on the open market and charge excess to the bidder. The document states: 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 may be taken by the city representative. The document states: 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.
Requests for changes or interpretations must be made within 5 days before the bid opening. The document states: any prospective bidder requesting a change in or interpretation of existing specifications of terms and conditions must do so within five (5) days. . . before scheduled bid opening date.
Bids that are incomplete, not properly endorsed, or signed will be rejected as informal. The document states: bids which are incomplete, not properly endorsed, or signed, or otherwise contrary to these instructions will be rejected as informal.