M-05-27 Snow and ice Removal

Bristol Community College, an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is requesting proposals for snow and ice removal services at three campus locations in Fall River, Attleboro, and New Bedford with proposals due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Services encompass plowing, salting, and sanding across parking lots, access roads, loading docks, and walkways at all three sites. The Fall River and Attleboro campuses require Monday-through-Sunday service and Saturday service respectively (excluding holidays) during academic sessions; the New Bedford campus requires seven-day service year-round. All work must be completed before 7:00 a.m. on scheduled days. Contractors must submit pricing organized by snowfall increments (1"–3", 4"–6", 7"–10", 11"–14", 15"–20") and road salt application for each campus. All work must be performed with contractor-owned equipment, and subcontracting is not permitted. Labor must comply with Massachusetts Minimum Wage Rates and applicable Health and Welfare and Pension Fund contributions under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149.

The initial contract term covers the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 winter seasons, with the College holding an option to extend for three additional seasons (2028–2029, 2029–2030, and 2030–2031), contingent upon fiscal funding, provider performance, and the College's determination that continuation is in its best interest. Bristol Community College reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part to single or multiple contractors by location based on best overall value.

Site visits are not mandatory but preference may be given to bidders who conduct inspections; interested parties should contact Joe DeSa, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at 774-357-2522. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format to Philicia Pacheco at Philicia.Pacheco@Bristolcc.edu and must include company contact information, a Non-Collusion Statement, Tax Compliance Certification, pricing schedules, employee training program descriptions, account references, insurance details, equipment specifications, Federal Employer ID Code, and W-9 form. Contract award is anticipated by September 23, 2026. The College is exempt from federal and state taxes; all prices must be quoted without tax.