Opportunity
Massachusetts Needham Civic Plus #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 opportunity 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 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but the solicitation references branded products such as BioMelt AG64, GeoMelt 55, Magic-0, GeoMelt S8, ProMelt CAL, and ProMelt MAG - Products/Services Requested: - Six types of de-icing liquids totaling approximately 460,500 gallons - BioMelt AG64 (108,000 gallons): 100% organic-based, no chlorides - GeoMelt 55 (15,000 gallons): 100% organic-based, no chlorides - Magic-0 (55,000 gallons): Organic base with magnesium chloride - 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 - Unique or 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 may 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 in Massachusetts. Bids must be submitted by October 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM to the Public Works Department at 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA. Late bids will not be considered, and bids will be publicly opened after the deadline. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor informalities.