DCR 922 Snow & Ice Removal Services

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) is seeking one or multiple vendors to provide snow and ice removal services, including equipment, tools, materials, fuel, and personnel, for its Quincy Shore Drive and William J. Day Boulevard snow and ice removal routes on an on-call basis. The initial contract term is 2.5 years, with two 2-year renewal options, for a total maximum duration of 6.5 years. Proposals are due by November 3, 2023, with a contract start date of November 27, 2023. Compensation to the awarded vendor(s) will be based on a per-hour rate for each route. DCR will supply road salt to the contractors, and vendors must provide satisfactory evidence of prior experience in similar work.

This is a small procurement targeted to businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program, with subcontracting limited to 20% of the contract value unless with another SBPP-registered participant. The procurement does not provide details on pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent contractors, funding requirements, or other salient commercial information. The total award value or budget range is not specified. Interested bidders are advised to monitor the COMMBUYS website for the full bid posting and educational opportunities offered by the Operational Services Division.