De-Icing Liquid Storage Tanks, Dispensing Systems and Bases

The state of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), is seeking bids for the furnishing, delivery, installation, and maintenance of anti-icing and de-icing liquid storage tanks, dispensing systems, and bases. The contract requires the successful bidder to provide a 5,000-gallon polyethylene storage tank, a dispensing system for anti-icing liquids, and a crushed stone base and concrete pad for tank installation. The winning vendor will also be required to provide a minimum of 4 hours of operation and maintenance training at each site upon completion of installation. The estimated contract value is $1,000,000, with a term of up to 5 years and two 2-year renewal options. The procurement calendar includes key dates for questions, responses, proposals, and the bid due date of January 6, 2016.

This contract opportunity is open to eligible entities including cities, towns, districts, counties, state government agencies, and other public institutions in the state of Massachusetts, with a focus on Suffolk County. The Request for Response (RFR) requires bidders to submit pricing information, a prompt payment discount form, a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan committing a specific percentage of the contract value to be spent with certified SDP partners, and an environmental purchasing plan. MassDOT reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards if it is in their best interest. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the RFR does not specify any budget ranges or set-aside designations.