SUPPLYING LIQUID DE-ICER and CALCIUM CHLORIDE FLAKE

The State of Massachusetts, through the Town of Shrewsbury consortium in Worcester County, is soliciting sealed bids for the supply of liquid de-icer and calcium chloride flake. The bid specifications can be downloaded from the Towns' website, and bids must be submitted to the Town Manager's Office in Shrewsbury, MA by 11:00 a.m. on September 14, 2023. Bidders are required to submit a 5% deposit of their bid price with the bid documents. The key objectives of this procurement are to ensure the reliable supply of liquid de-icer and calcium chloride flake for the consortium's winter maintenance operations.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no details on the existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration. The total value of the contract is not specified, but it is likely to be dependent on the consortium's winter maintenance needs and the bid prices received.