Gloves & Overshoes / DPW

The City of Worcester, Massachusetts is seeking qualified vendors to supply gloves and overshoes for the Department of Public Works (DPW) through a competitive bidding process. This procurement, identified as Bid #CR-8664-W6, involves the supply of personal protective equipment and work apparel essential for DPW operations and employee safety. The specific goods required include gloves and overshoes, though the procurement documents do not provide detailed specifications regarding quantities, materials, grades, or performance standards in the information provided. Interested vendors must submit their bids no later than April 1, 2026, with the opportunity having been posted on March 13, 2026. Potential bidders should access the complete bid documents and submission requirements through the City of Worcester's official website at www.worcesterma.gov via the open bids page. The procurement timeline allows potential respondents approximately three weeks to review requirements, prepare proposals, and submit completed bids by the established deadline.

The procurement documents available on the Worcester municipal website should contain information regarding any set-aside designations, such as those for minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or disadvantaged enterprises, though such details are not specified in the summary information provided. The second paragraph should note whether there are incumbent vendors currently supplying these items to the DPW or any existing contracts that the successful bidder would be replacing. Similarly, the complete bid documents would clarify any award values, budget ranges, or contract terms associated with this procurement. Vendors should review all detailed specifications and terms available on www.worcesterma.gov to ensure full compliance with submission requirements and to understand the complete scope of work and any applicable qualifications or certifications required.