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FAC86: Solid Waste and Recycling Services UPDATED: July 2, 2025

*The asterisk is required when referencing the contract in the Massachusetts Management Accounting Reporting System (MMARS).

Table of Contents:

Contract User Guide for FAC86

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· Contract Summary

· Who Can Use This Contract

· Subcontractors

· Supplier Diversity Requirements

· Pricing, Quotes and Purchase Options

· Instructions for MMARS Users

· Emergency Services

· Additional Information/FAQ's

· Performance and Payment Time Frames Which Exceed Contract Duration

· Strategic Sourcing Team Members

· VENDOR LIST AND INFORMATION

· Appendix A:

· Region Chart

· Appendix B: Truck Safety Standards

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Contract Summary This is a Statewide Contract for Solid Waste and Recycling Services. This contract covers a wide range of solid waste and recycling services, with each contractor providing one or more of the following services for Free or for a Fee.

Contract Categories This contract includes 22 categories of as listed below:

Benefits and Cost Savings Statewide contracts are an easy way to obtain benefits for your organization by leveraging the Commonwealth’s buying power, solicitation process, contracting expertise, vendor management and oversight, and the availability of environmentally preferable products.

· Contractor Competition: The contract provides access to a wide range of contractors and services across 9 regions of the State and enables users to obtain quotes and negotiate competitive rates. More detailed information on the availability of services in each region can be found in the FAC86 Contractor Service Chart within the MBPO on COMMBUYS.

· Additional Categories that are covered from the previous contract: Including wood, scrap tires, floating vegetation, redeemable bottles and cans, and mattress recycling.

· NAID Certified Vendors: NAID certification is a voluntary certification, that sets the standards for document destruction, more information on NAID certification can be found online at: http://www.naidonline.org/nitl/en/cert/history-purpose.html

· Free Services – As indicated by Vendor on the Contractor Service Chart:

· Bundled Pricing: Haulers may provide recycling collection with refuse collection as a bundled service (single price) so that the cost of collecting source separated recyclables is embedded in the cost of the collection of refuse.

· Rebates: As indicated by vendor on the Contractor Service Chart. Rebate details must be obtained directly from each vendor.

· Beneficial Contract Terms: Including prompt pay discounts, no surcharges, and allowable agreements 1 year beyond the expiration date of contract.

· Resource Management Agreements: The contract enables users to establish creative “resource management” agreements that incentivize contractors to reduce solid waste disposal through facility assessments resulting in plans to reduce waste at the source, or through increased recycling. The goal of such agreements is to reduce the overall cost of managing waste materials and share a portion of the savings with the contractor as an incentive to lower the costs further.

· Event Recycling and Single Stream Recycling.

· Additional Trainings Offered Above and Beyond Mandatory Required: Contact Vendor for trainings.

· Additional free services may be added throughout the duration of the contract.

Find Bid/Contract Documents

· To find all contract-specific documents, including the Contract User Guide, RFR, specifications, price sheets and other attachments, visit COMMBUYS.com and search for FAC86 to find related Master Blanket Purchase Order (MBPO) information.

· To find vendor-specific documents, including price sheets, see links to individual vendor MBPOs on the Vendor Information page.

Who Can Use This Contract Applicable Procurement Law Executive Branch Goods and Services: MGL c. 7, § 22; c. 30, § 51, § 52; 801 CMR 21.00.

Eligible Entities Please see the standard list of Eligible Entities on our Eligible Entities Which May Use Statewide Contracts webpage.

Eligible Entities:

1. Cities, Towns, Districts, Counties, and other Political Subdivisions.

1. Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches, including all Departments and elected offices therein.

1. Independent Public Authorities, Commissions and Quasi-Public Agencies.

1. Local Public Libraries, Public School Districts and Charter Schools.

1. Public Hospitals owned by the Commonwealth.

1. Public Institutions of Higher Education.

1. Public Purchasing Cooperatives.

1. Non-profit, UFR-certified organizations that are doing business with the Commonwealth.

1. Other States and Territories with no prior approval by the State Purchasing Agent; and

1. Other entities when designated in writing by the State Purchasing Agent.

For FAC86, “other entities” will include all awarded contractors on DCAMM’s Integrated Janitorial Maintenance Services contract, Document Number: IFM1505-AD1.

Subcontractors The awarded vendor’s use of subcontractors is subject to the provisions of the Commonwealth’s Terms and Conditions and Standard Contract Form, as well as other applicable terms of this Statewide Contract.

Supplier Diversity Requirements When soliciting quotes, the following requirements apply:

· Include SBPP contract language and place it prominently within the RFQ.

· Evaluate bids received from, and award a contract to, an SBPP-participating small business that meets the department’s best value criteria.

· Award to a large business only if there is no SBPP participating business meeting departments’ best value criteria.

· Conduct a clarification/BAFO/negotiation before disqualifying an SBPP-participating business based on price or desirable criteria.

· See the Best Value Evaluation of Responses to Small Procurements: A Guide for Strategic Sourcing Teams for additional guidance.

· Make a preference for contractors with higher SDP commitments and/or performance whenever such information is available (or is requested from contractors by the department) and the preference is feasible.

· Note: Departments may ask the prime Contractor for an additional SDP commitment specifically related to the Department’s purchase or engagement. SDP spending for such a purchase or engagement must be reported by the Contractor using the SDP Reporting Form directly to the Department and may not be included in any other SDP reporting filed by the Contractor.

OSD provides up-to-date information on the availability of diverse and small businesses on statewide contracts through the Statewide Contract Index available on the COMMBUYS home page. See the “Programs (SDO and SBPP)” tab for current certification and small business status of contractors on this contract.

Pricing, Quote and Purchase Options The acquisition method for this contract is fee for service; except for Pay As You Throw (PAYT) Bags please refer to the “Pay As You Throw Bags” section below. The contract also allows for the outright purchase of containers and equipment (if applicable).

Service pricing for each facility is established based on the contractors’ responses to requests for quotes issued by Eligible Entities.

Pay as You Throw Bags Purchase and Pricing Instructions Purchasers should contact the awarded contractors directly to order products. The contract offers Imprinted Plastic Trash Bags with minimum 20% recycled content. Bags are made of 100% LDPE plastic and are available in various colors. All prices associated with this contract are posted in the PAYT Bags Price List in COMMBUYS; however, contract users may request that Contractors provide a lower price based on volume, collection frequency, or willingness to accept an alternative collection schedule. Retail Inventory and Distribution System Programs are available. Contract users are advised to contact more than one Contractor to ask for a price quote on the specific services required by their facilities.

Pay as You Throw (PAYT) Bag Vendors:

Bags and Boxes Unlimited Jeff Marcotte 800-696-6702 bags528@aol.com 2.5% for 10 days of PPD Waste Zero, Inc.

Liz Vance 919-322-1234 evance@wastezero.com 1% for 10 days of PPD Mansfield Paper Co.

Scott Parent 800-225-4641 rsp@mansfieldpaper.com 1.5% for 10 days of PPD

Setting Up a COMMBUYS Account COMMBUYS is the Commonwealth’s electronic Market Center supporting online commerce between government purchasers and businesses. If you do not have one already, contact the COMMBUYS Help Desk to set up a COMMBUYS buyer account for your organization: (888)-627-8283 or OSDhelpdesk@mass.gov.

When contacting a vendor on statewide contract, always reference FAC86 to receive contract pricing.

Quick Search in COMMBUYS Log into COMMBUYS and use the Search box on the COMMBUYS header bar to locate items described on the MBPO or within the vendor catalog line items. Select Contract/Blanket or Catalog from the drop-down menu.

How To Purchase From The Contract

· Solicit quotes and select and purchase quoted item in COMMBUYS This COMMBUYS functionality provides a mechanism to easily obtain quotes, as specified by the Contract. The buyer would create a Release Requisition and then convert it to a Bid. After approval by the buyer approving officer, the bid is then sent to selected vendors to request quotes. Buyers must include “Statewide Contract FAC86 RFQ” when entering information in the Description field.

For a description of how to complete this purchase in COMMBUYS, visit the Job Aids for Buyers webpage, and select:

· You can go to the COMMBUYS Purchase Orders section and choose the How to Create a Solicitation Enabled Bid Using a Release Requisition job aid or one of the quick reference guides.

1. Start with a New Requisition, on the General Tab, Fill in all required information and make sure to check off the Solicitation Enabled check box.

1. Within the requisition, click on the Items tab, click ‘Search Items’; then click the plus sign next to Advanced Search to do an advanced search. Use FAC86 in the Description field; or enter the MBPO number in the Contract / PO# field, or in the Item Description field search” Solid Waste”

1. Once item is added to the requisition, COMMBUYS will bring you to the Items tab and have an error message saying that the line item needs to have a value greater than 0. Click on Enter Info under the Catalog Price/Unit Cost and enter in the Estimated Cost. This can be hidden from the bid before sending it to the vendors.

1. Next click on the Distributor tab and select the vendors you want to solicit quotes from.

1. Attach your Statement of Work and any other pertinent documents within the Attachment tab, making sure to check the box that says Show to Vendor.

1. Review the Summary Tab and then Submit for Approval.

1. Once Approved, the Requisition will turn into a bid ready for purchasing, once it is in this status, you will need to click Convert to Bid.

1. Once it is converted to a bid, you will go through the tabs and enter in the required information. On the Items tab you can delete the cost that was previously entered on the requisition so no estimated cost shows to the vendor, or if you leave the previously entered cost this will show to the vendor as an estimated cost.

1. Once everything is reviewed, it is then submitted for approval and sent to the vendors.

1. The vendors will then do a walk through as specified in the SOW and submit their response through COMMBUYS and the bid can then be awarded.

Obtaining Quotes While Eligible Entities are not required to solicit proposals from multiple contractors, OSD strongly encourages Eligible Entities to request pricing and service information from at least three (3) contractors to compare pricing and to obtain the best value. In soliciting waste or recycling services, Eligible Entities should, wherever possible, prepare in writing for contractors the following information:

· Specific location of facility or facilities for which service is being requested

· A description of such facilities (e.g. office building, school campus, small home, etc.)

· A detailed list of the types of services and products being requested (e.g. solid waste collection, recycling, paper bins, dumpsters, etc.)

· A description of the materials being targeted for specific services (e.g. collection of MSW, recycling of mixed paper and containers and cardboard)

· The specific time frame for which service and pricing is being requested

· Details on the number of collections being requested from which specific locations within the site

· If available, the number and size of dumpsters or other containers currently in place and/or being requested from the contractor

· Available dates and times for a site visit prior to submission of a proposal (if required by the department) When soliciting responses from Contractors, Eligible Entities should ask for the following information:

· Total price for the services being requested for the required time frame

· Description of the services being offered

· Description of initial training services being offered

· Any alternative proposals to establish or increase recycling programs

· Any other information required by the department to evaluate contractor proposals Prior to soliciting proposals from contractors, Eligible Entities should examine the Contractor Service Category Chart found under the MBPO on COMMBUYS to determine which contractors offer services in the region for which the department needs a hauler or recycler, and that the services being requested by the department are offered by the contractors being contacted. Please note that Eligible Entities should always check with specific contractors to ensure that the required services are offered.

Eligible Entities may solicit at least three (3) quotes from contractors listed to determine which contractor can provide the best value for the equipment being purchased. All that is needed is that Eligible Entities to contact the three (3) contractors for quotes; you are not required to receive responses from all three (3) contacted contractors.

Price Adjustments: Once pricing quotes have been submitted and accepted by the contract user department, this pricing, including any escalator clauses agreed to by the contract user department, shall remain in effect for the length of the agreement unless both parties agree to such an amendment in writing. Contract users may also choose to amend the terms of the agreement and either add or delete services provided to their facility at any time during the term of the contract. Such amendments may be accompanied by a mutually agreed upon price change by the contractor and contract user.

Prevailing Wage Requirements The Massachusetts prevailing wage laws require that covered employees on public works projects be paid a minimum hourly rate set by the Department of Labor Standards (DLS). The prevailing wage laws apply to both union and non-union employers and employees. The buyer has a legal obligation to request a prevailing wage schedule from the Department of Labor Standards (DLS) at www.mass.gov/dols. To get the proper rates for your region/job, you must request a determination. Questions regarding the Prevailing Wage Law may be answered by accessing the DLS website or by calling the DLS Prevailing Wage Program at (617) 626-6953. For this contact, the following prevailing wage categories include: Section 27H: Wages of employees of maintenance or cleaning contractors; contracts; civil action If prevailing wage is required, make sure to include this information in your quotes or bids so vendors know to include prevailing wage.

In addition, all contracts by a state agency or state-assisted contracts for design, construction, reconstruction, installation, demolition, maintenance, or repair must contain Workforce Participation Goals for minorities and women. This is required by M.G.L. c. 149, § 44A(2)(G). A “state-assisted contract” is a construction project undertaken by a political subdivision of the commonwealth or two or more subdivisions thereof for planning, acquisition, design, construction, demolition, installation, repair, or maintenance whose costs are paid for, reimbursed, grant funded, or otherwise supported, in whole or in part, by the commonwealth. An affected awarding authority’s bid documents must include a reference to the specific goals that will be contained in the contract. The contract must also include the processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the Workforce Participation Goals, including reporting and enforcement provisions. For questions about the Workforce Participation Goals law, please contact Deborah Anderson at the Attorney General’s Office at 617-963-2371 or visit the Attorney General’s Public Construction Bidding in Massachusetts FAQ.

The Office of the Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division is responsible for enforcing the prevailing wage laws. Visit www.mass.gov/prevailing-wage-enforcement for more information.

Instructions for MMARS Users MMARS users must reference the MA number in the proper field in MMARS when placing orders with any contractor.

Emergency Services Many statewide contracts are required to provide products or services in cases of statewide emergencies. ML - 801 CMR 21 defines emergency for procurement purposes. Visit the Emergency Response Supplies, Services and Equipment Contact Information for Statewide Contracts list for emergency services related to this contract.

Additional Information/FAQs Maximizing Recycling A key component of this contract is the ability of Eligible Entities to select contractors who may provide improved and cost-effective recycling services from one or more of the approved contractors. Eligible Entities should note that some contractors offer specialized services in the recycling arena, focusing on just a few or even one commodity. For example, there are contractors on this contract who specialize in the collection and recycling of food and yard waste, construction and demolition waste, or paper shredding and recycling, as well as in other specific or multiple categories.

While there is no overriding reason to select more than one contractor to provide all a department’s waste and recycling needs, it may be prudent for Eligible Entities to contract with more than one contractor to provide collection services for different materials. In so doing, a department may be able to receive more personal attention for a specific set of recyclable materials and may, in fact, obtain better pricing from certain contractors for identified materials.

When trying to maximize their recycling, Eligible Entities should attempt to adhere to the following guidelines when approaching potential service providers:

· Designate someone in your facility to act as the recycling coordinator and identify, if possible, what recyclable items are generated in large quantities that should be the focus of a recycling program.

· Ask your contractor to explain how they might help develop a recycling program that works and is cost-effective, including specific suggestions on the types of materials to recycle and the collection and storage system that would work best for you;

· Include the Janitorial Staff when discussing waste management options and ask contractors to propose training and educational activities to promote and sustain a recycling program.

· Ask contractors to visit your site prior to providing a quote and proposal.

· Get top Management support for the recycling program, through a memo, email, or other department-wide communication.

· Make sure to request an initial training session from your contractor for Custodial and Facility Staff to explain the recycling program, the associated benefits and any specific procedures that need to be followed.

· Work with your contractor to provide education to all Departmental Employees

· Retain flexibility with your contractor to alter the recycling program to change or add materials during the agreement time frame.

· Ask contractors to provide credits or rebates for recyclable materials that are uncontaminated and have a market value (hint: the more segregated a material the more value it has);

· Even when looking for a single contractor to provide all waste and recycling services, ask them to bid on the waste and recycling components separately to see if pricing might differ between companies.

Eligible Entities should note that there are several state regulations and policies in place which guide all state activities regarding recycling. These include Massachusetts Waste Ban Regulations, DEP Waste Ban Requirements 310 CMR 19.017, and MA Commercial Organics Waste Disposal Ban. Eligible Entities should make every attempt to begin efforts to reach this statewide goal by or even prior to the deadline set in the plan.

Containers All contractors offer appropriate containers relevant to the services they provide. However, not all contractors offer all types of indoor and outdoor containers. Eligible Entities should request Contractors to provide information on which containers are available and the cost of such containers as part of a waste and/or recycling service. Alternatively, Eligible Entities may purchase recycling containers and equipment from contractors outright.

When considering such purchasing decisions, Eligible Entities should also refer to Statewide Contract FAC87designatedDEP, which provides a wide range of waste/recycling containers and compost bins. FAC87designatedDEP will be more relevant for municipalities and larger facilities as some of the products on it include minimum order requirements.

State Surplus Property Disposal When an agency decides that a piece of office equipment is surplus, a determination is made by the agency whether the equipment is usable or worthless. Usable equipment is posted on the Massachusetts State Surplus Property Office (SSPO) web site and offered to State agencies, political subdivisions, and non-profit organizations in accordance with the Massachusetts policies and procedures governing the distribution of state-owned surplus property. If the equipment is not transferred to any eligible entity, a decision is made (by SSPO and the agency) to either sell the item or consider the item scrap/worthless.

If an agency determines their scrap furniture to be worthless, the agency must first submit a list of their worthless equipment to SSPO along with a cover letter stating the equipment has been deemed worthless property. The cover letter must be signed by three people from the agency. SSPO will review and response to the agency’s request to dispose of the equipment.

A State Surplus Disposal Services Form has been developed to assist agencies in soliciting quotes for scrap furniture disposal. It is located on the Conversion Vendor MBPO in COMMBUYS. Once the quotes have been received, a contractor has been awarded and a removal date set up, it is the responsibility of the department to notify the contractor if there is any change to the disposal form. If additional office furniture needs to be removed and the contractor was not notified, it is at the discretion of the contractor whether the additional furniture will be removed or will need a new scheduling date.

Local municipalities or other non-state entities do not have to write to SSPO prior to the removal of their worthless items by a service.

Other Contract Provisions The following terms and conditions were included in this RFR and are part of the contract requirements:

1. Contractors must collect all waste and recyclable materials in accordance with the Massachusetts Waste Ban Regulations, DEP Waste Ban Requirements 310 CMR 19.017, and MA Commercial Organics Waste Disposal Ban and inform Eligible Entities of said regulations and of any incidences of non-compliance.

1. When providing service to any Department of Corrections facility, contractors must meet all DOC rules and regulations.

1. Products related to waste collection and disposal/recycling services that may be offered for purchase, rental, or lease through this contract are containers (indoor/outdoor), dumpsters, compactors, food waste disposers, other products, or equipment with approval of the SSST.

1. While no specific products will be listed on contract, Contractors may provide quotes to eligible entities upon request.

1. For all appropriate services, contractors must provide containers which are fully enclosed, leak proof, fire retardant, labeled and in good condition (for all outdoor containers).

1. Contractors must clean containers on a schedule to be agreed upon by the contractor and contracting facility.

1. No contractor may collect gravel and fill materials in connection with public construction projects pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 149, S27.

1. The recycling of street sweepings must be done in accordance with the Massachusetts “Final Policy for Reuse and Disposal of Street Sweepings” to be used for landfill cover, fill in public ways or as compost.

1. For all white good collections, contractors must be capable of (either directly or through a subcontractor) fully removing and recovering all CFCs in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations and have been EPA certified for CFC Handling.

1. All contractors offering secure document destruction / shredding services must be able to offer on-site and/or off-site shredding services and must provide a certificate of destruction to Eligible Entities for all shredded materials; all contractors or subcontractors have NAID certification to ensure security of document handling.

1. All contractors must agree to reduce collection frequency at department facilities at any time during the agreement period should a facility request such a reduction as a result of greater recycling and/or waste prevention activities. Such reductions in collections should result in associated reductions in price.

1. Contractors must provide a certificate of recycling, upon request by a facility or the SSST, which certifies that all materials collected for recycling were recycled and not otherwise disposed of.

1. Contractors must be able to provide collection services within two business days of a request by a facility and should be prepared to provide on-call collection within 24 hours.

1. Following an agreement to provide waste and/or recycling services to a facility, contractors must provide, at no cost, initial training/education and assessment services which include:

13. initial facility assessment to identify the most effective and efficient waste and recycling program

13. advice on the types of equipment, supplies, and other appropriate materials

13. an initial training session to explain the collection system(s) to facility staff Contractors may offer additional, more in-depth training, for additional fees.

1. Invoices may be submitted on a monthly or quarterly basis and the SSST encourages contractors to include copies of weight slips with each invoice, or itemized tonnage weights for each collection or an estimate of such weights based on volume. Invoices should be mailed to Eligible Entities no later than 14 days following the close of the billing period.

1. Purchasing Eligible Entities will issue a statement of work to Contractors and upon receipt of a quote, may submit a Purchase Order form to the Contractor with project parameters (ex. size of containers, frequency of pickup) and price.

1. Contractors are not allowed to request or require any signed contractual documents from purchasing entities, and no paperwork generated by the Contractor will be signed by the purchasing entity. Eligible Entities cannot be held to any terms beyond what is specified in the Commonwealth terms and conditions and the RFR.

1. Automatic renewals of services are also not allowed on this contract without prior written approval from the purchasing entity.

1. Eligible Entities may at any time terminate a service agreement without penalty. This contract allows purchasing entities to change vendors at any time, and no vendor can restrict an Eligible Entity from changing their service provider.

1. No transportation, fuel, energy, insurance, or any other surcharges will be allowed throughout the duration of the contract.

1. Upon request, contractors must provide purchasing entities with weight reports for the types of materials collected.

Other Discounts

· Prompt Pay Discounts: A discount given to the buyer if paid within a certain period. These discounts may be found in the Vendor List and Information section below. All discounts offered will be taken in cases where the payment issue date is within the specified number of days listed by vendor and in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Bill Paying Policy. Payment days will be measured from the date goods are received and accepted / performance was completed OR the date an invoice is received by the Commonwealth, whichever is later to the date the payment is issued as an EFT (preferred method) or mailed by the State Treasurer. The date of payment “issue” is the date a payment is considered “paid” not the date a payment is “received” by a Contractor.

Performance and Payment Time Frames Which Exceed Contract Duration All term leases, rentals, maintenance, or other agreements for services entered during the duration of this Contract and whose performance and payment time frames extend beyond the duration of this Contract shall remain in effect for performance and payment purposes (limited to the time frame and services established per each written agreement). No written agreement shall extend more than 12 months beyond the current contract term of this Statewide Contract as stated on the first page of this contract user guide. No new leases, rentals, maintenance, or other agreements for services may be executed after the Contract has expired.

Strategic Sourcing Team Members

Michael Barry (Inactive) Operational Services Division

Vendor List and Information*

(PPD)

Elizabeth Bianco

WBE

5%

1%

2%

1%

Ext 112

15 days – 2% 20 days – 1% 30 days – 1%

1%

Sean Roberts Jon Simpson 978-420-5064 857-246-6819 617-594-4054 tcady@charter.us sroberts@charter.us jsimpson@charter.us

15 days – 2% 20 days – 1%

MBE

10%

15 days – 1% 20 days – 1% 30 days – 1%

1%

E.L. Harvey & Sons, Inc.

Mary Martin-Document Destruction Only

508-328-2563

508-726-4857 tlynch@elharvey.com mmartin@elharvey.com

15 days – 0.5%

10%

1%

Favreau Forestry

Lee Laflamme

15 days – 1% 20 days – 0.5% 30 days – 0.5%

1%

15 days – 0.5% 20 days – 0.5%

1%

Maggie D'Aguiar

mdaguiar@midcityscrap.com

20 days –0.5%

30%

1%

1%

Prolerized New England, LLC DBA- Schnitzer Steel

15 days – 5% 20 days – 4% 30 days – 3%

1%

15 days – 3.5% 20 days – 3% 30 days – 2%

WBE

9%

15 days – 0.5%

1%

Sandra Barchak 847-943-6219 847-943-6330 800-697-4733 james.hall@stericycle.com sandra.barchak@stericycle.com

15 days – 2.5% 20 days – 1%

5%

15 days – 1% 20 days – 1%

1.50%

15 days – 0.5%

8%

15 days – 0.5%

1%

* Note that COMMBUYS is the official system of record for vendor contact information.

**The Master MBPO is the central repository for all common contract files. Price files may be found in the individual vendor’s MBPO.

Appendix A:

Region Chart

Appendix B: Truck Safety Standards Issued by RMV

Truck Safety Standards The RMV enacted new regulations (540 CMR 4.10 to 4.13) that apply to certain registered motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers and semi-trailer units classified as class 3 or above by the Federal Highway Administration, with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating of 10,001 pounds or more (“Heavy Vehicles”). Heavy Vehicles that are (1) leased or purchased by the Commonwealth on or after January 1, 2023, or (2) operated under contracts with the Commonwealth executed on or after January 1, 2025, that require the use of Heavy Vehicles in writing or by necessary implication, must be equipped with the following truck safety devices:

· Lateral protective devices (LPD), commonly called “Side Guards,”

· Convex mirrors,

· Crossover mirrors, and

· Back-up cameras.

For snow and ice management and removal services and towing services, these regulations apply to Heavy Vehicles operated under contracts with the Commonwealth that were executed on or after July 1, 2025. Heavy Vehicles affected by the RMV regulations must be certified as compliant with these requirements beginning 12/31/2025 using the RMV portal. Please refer to MassDOT’s guidance here for information about updates on truck safety devices, the certification and waiver process, and guidance for contractors. Further guidance will soon be available on the OSD website.

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