2026 - 2027 Academic Calendar.pdf

This is an academic calendar document for Bristol Community College, an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which relates to the college's procurement for snow and ice removal services at three campus locations in Fall River, Attleboro, and New Bedford, Massachusetts. The 2026-2027 academic calendar establishes the operational schedule for the institution, including instructional periods, breaks, and administrative dates that would be relevant to understanding campus activity levels and accessibility requirements during the contract period. The calendar identifies key academic milestones such as semester start and end dates, holiday closures, and examination periods, which directly impact the frequency and timing of snow and ice removal services needed across all three campuses to maintain safe pedestrian and vehicular access for students, faculty, and staff.

The academic calendar serves as a critical planning document for the snow and ice removal contractor, as it delineates periods of high campus occupancy requiring immediate snow and ice management versus lower-activity periods during breaks and semester transitions. Understanding these operational periods allows the contractor to allocate resources efficiently and ensure rapid response times during peak academic activities when facility accessibility is essential for institutional operations. The calendar information would inform service level agreements, response time requirements, and resource deployment strategies necessary for the successful execution of snow and ice removal services throughout the winter season across all three Bristol Community College locations.