Massachusetts COMMBUYS #27DPW119G

Massachusetts Municipalities Seek Winter De-Icing Liquids (BioMelt, GeoMelt, Magic-0, ProMelt)

This opportunity involves a cooperative procurement led by the Town of Needham Department of Public Works for winter de-icing liquids, serving multiple Massachusetts municipalities. - Government Buyer: - Town of Needham Department of Public Works (lead agency) - Participating municipalities: Belmont, Billerica, Bolton, Brookline, Burlington, Cambridge, Dedham, East Bridgewater, Fitchburg, Franklin, Haverhill, Lexington, Lynn, Marlborough, Milton, Natick, Needham, Newton, Plymouth, Sherborn, Wakefield, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Westford, Westminster - Products Requested: - BioMelt AG64 (108,000 gallons): 100% organic-based de-icer, no added chlorides, freeze point -30°F - GeoMelt 55 (15,000 gallons): 100% organic-based de-icer, no added chlorides, freeze point -30°F - Magic-0 (55,000 gallons): Organic base with magnesium/calcium chloride brine, freeze point -45°F - GeoMelt S8 (86,000 gallons): Salt brine blended with organic-based de-icer, 30% solids - ProMelt CAL (20,000 gallons): Liquid calcium chloride brine, freeze point -52°F - ProMelt MAG (109,000 gallons): Liquid magnesium chloride, corrosion inhibited, blue dye optional - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; products are identified by proprietary names (BioMelt, GeoMelt, Magic-0, ProMelt) - Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within five business days of order - Firm bid prices for contract duration; no fuel surcharges or price adjustments allowed - Detailed chemical and performance specifications for each product - Each municipality executes its own contract - Estimated total quantity: approximately 460,500 gallons across all product types - Contract term runs through October 31, 2027

Description

The Town of Needham Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for winter de-icing liquids. This procurement is a cooperative effort involving multiple towns and cities in Massachusetts. The bid package is available from September 24, 2026, and sealed bids must be submitted by October 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The contract award is anticipated in November 2026, and bids will be publicly opened immediately after the submission deadline at the Public Service Administration Building in Needham, MA.

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