# Needham School District Civicplus #27DPW119G

Massachusetts Municipalities Seek Supply of Six Types of Winter De-Icing Liquids

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** 27DPW119G
**NAICS:** 424690

This is a cooperative procurement led by the Town of Needham Department of Public Works for the supply and delivery of winter de-icing liquids to multiple Massachusetts municipalities.
- Government Buyer:
  - Town of Needham Department of Public Works (lead agency)
  - Participating municipalities include Belmont, Brookline, Cambridge, Dedham, and others
- Products Requested:
  - Six types of winter de-icing liquids, including:
    - BioMelt AG64 (108,000 gallons): 100% organic-based, no added chlorides
    - GeoMelt 55 (15,000 gallons): 100% organic-based, no added chlorides
    - Magic-0 (55,000 gallons): Organic base with magnesium chloride blend
    - GeoMelt S8 (86,000 gallons): Salt brine blended with organic-based deicer
    - ProMelt CAL (20,000 gallons): Liquid calcium chloride
    - ProMelt MAG (109,000 gallons): Liquid magnesium chloride, corrosion inhibited, blue dye optional
  - Total estimated quantity: approximately 460,500 gallons
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated; products are specified by type and part number
- Notable Requirements:
  - Delivery required within five business days of order
  - Strict chemical and performance specifications for each product
  - No fuel surcharges or price adjustments allowed during contract term
  - Each municipality will execute its own contract under the cooperative bid

### Description

The Town of Needham, through its Department of Public Works, is soliciting bids for Winter De-Icing Liquids. The solicitation is a cooperative effort involving multiple towns and cities. Bids must be submitted by October 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM to the Public Works Department at 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA. The Town reserves the right to reject any bids and waive minor informalities. There is no pre-bid meeting scheduled, and questions are due by October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

[View original listing](https://www.needhamma.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=1431)