Snow Plowing - Zone A

The City of Gloucester, Massachusetts is soliciting sealed bids for snow plowing and salting services in Zone A under IFB 27029, with bids due electronically on August 13, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. through BidNet Direct. The City retains sole responsibility for procurement and distribution of all ice-prevention materials.

The scope covers snow removal and ice prevention across municipal properties including the police station, city hall, library, senior center, harbor master's facility, Dale Avenue sidewalks, and seven municipal parking lots. Contractors may bid on single, multiple, or all Zone A locations. The contract term is one guaranteed year with two optional one-year renewal periods at the City's sole discretion. Bidders must submit detailed equipment deployment and operational plans, reference lists documenting similar municipal snow plowing experience within the past twelve months, proof of operational capacity, non-collusion statements, and tax compliance forms. The contractor must maintain 24/7 availability from November 1 through May 1, respond to mobilization notifications within forty-five minutes, and carry comprehensive general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability coverage ($1,000,000), and Massachusetts-required workers' compensation insurance.

Pricing is structured as per-inch snowfall unit rates for each distinct property. Award determination prioritizes cost-effectiveness through total per-inch snowfall pricing, with operational capability and equipment adequacy as secondary evaluation factors. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, negotiate with contractors after opening, and award to bidders offering less than the lowest price if in the City's best interest. No mandatory bidders' conference or site visit is specified. Bid packages became available on July 20, 2026.