Street Sweeping FY27

The Town of Dalton, Massachusetts is requesting bids for street sweeping services covering approximately 32 miles of road and parking lots at the Dalton Highway Department and Dalton Senior Center, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 2 p.m. The scope comprises two sweeping cycles: the first cycle must commence after September 1, 2026 and be completed by October 1, 2026; the second cycle must start after April 19, 2027 and be completed by May 20, 2027. A minimum of two sweepers must work at all times during standard business hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Bids must be submitted as a total price quote; hourly rates are not permitted. The Town will provide a truck for dumping or designate a dump area, and water will be supplied at hydrants designated by the Highway Department. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of experience in similar work and submit non-collusion and tax compliance certifications with their bids.

The successful bidder must obtain and maintain workers' compensation and liability insurance with limits of $500,000 employer's liability, $500,000 bodily injury liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 aggregate, $500,000 property damage liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 aggregate, and $1,000,000 excess umbrella liability. The Town must be named as an additional insured on liability and automobile policies. The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including prevailing wage requirements.

The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within seven days following the deadline, with contract execution within fourteen days and possible extension up to thirty additional days by mutual agreement. Written questions are due by 3 p.m. on August 19, 2026. No pre-bid conference will be held. Bid prices must remain firm for forty-five days following bid opening. Payment will be made within thirty days of invoice receipt. Failure to complete either cycle on schedule results in a 20% payment reduction for each week of delay unless mutually agreed otherwise.