Snow Plowing - Zone B

The City of Gloucester is soliciting sealed bids for snow plowing and salting services in Zone B, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM via Bidnet Direct under IFB 27030.

The scope covers ten municipal locations including playgrounds, parking lots, and public facilities, requiring snow removal, parking lot clearing, sidewalk and pedestrian pathway maintenance, and ice-prevention services. The service period runs November 1 through May 1 annually. Contractors must maintain 24/7 availability and respond to mobilization notifications within 45 minutes. The City procures and distributes ice-prevention materials; contractors are responsible for application.

The contract term is one guaranteed year with two optional one-year renewal periods at the City's sole discretion. Pricing is structured as a per-inch snowfall unit rate for each location. Contractors must submit per-inch rates for Years 1, 2, and 3 for all ten designated locations.

Bid evaluation emphasizes cost effectiveness through cumulative per-inch snowfall costs, followed by operational capability and equipment readiness for severe weather. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation: equipment inventory, operational deployment plans, General Liability insurance with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate limits, Automobile Liability at $1 million, Workers' Compensation as required by Massachusetts law, proof of vehicle registration and ownership, operator licensure documentation, municipal or commercial references, and executed Non-Collusion and Tax Compliance statements.

The contract is subject to annual appropriation by City Council. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids or negotiate with contractors after opening to award based on best value rather than lowest price.

No pre-bid meeting or site visit is scheduled. No specific contract value is disclosed. Bid packages were made available July 20, 2026.