Snow & Ice Control

Request for Written Quotes
Posted on: October 5, 2021 - 9:42am

 

SNOW & ICE CONTROL

                                                                2021-2022

                                                                PLOWING

                                             REQUEST FOR WRITTEN QUOTES

The Board of Selectmen for the Town of Hudson, in compliance with the provisions contained within Chapter 30B of the General Laws, respectfully requests written quotes from contractors and/or individuals who wish to be considered for hire in the snow and ice removal/disposal program.

The Department of Public Works will be engaging in the services of at least eight (8) trucks and one (1) dozer for snow removal in several different vehicle categories. Therefore, separate contracts will be awarded in the various weight classifications (See page 4 of the bid package).

All base rates quoted shall be hourly rates and shall include the operator and fuel.

The snow & ice season shall commence on November 15, 2021 and expire on April 15, 2022. All successful bidders are expected to have their equipment ready at the beginning of the season.

All hired equipment used for snow and ice control, after reporting to work, by instruction from the Public Works Department, shall be used for a minimum of three (3) hours, the equipment shall be paid for the actual number of hours worked, the time to be computed to the nearest half hour. The maximum chargeable time is not to exceed 22.5 hours per calendar day. Equipment shall be required to haul snow from various locations to be disposed of at the Public Works Yard.

For bidding purposes each bidder should be aware that the average number of hours worked by private contractors for the past two winters (2018-2020) has been 55.5 hours per vehicle for each winter season. It is impossible to predict how often and for how long equipment will be used in any given winter season.

Each bidder shall supply with his bid the following:

  1. A copy of each vehicle registration.
  2. A copy of the insurance coverage for each vehicle.
  3. A signed Statement of Non-collusion, signed under the penalties of perjury. State antitrust laws forbid collusion among bidders to fix prices. (Included in bid document)
  4. A signed Revenue Enforcement Affidavit. (Included in bid document)
  5. A signed Corporate Vote, if applicable. (included in bid document)
  6. Documentation for DOT, Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
  7. A copy of license of driver.
  8. A valid Massachusetts inspection sticker.
  9. All hired equipment may be required to be inspected by a DPW representative.

Safe Lighting on all hired equipment must conform to all State requirements. The Town of Hudson reserves the right to inspect all vehicles for equipment requirements and to ensure that all permitted accessories are as represented.

Contractors and/or individuals may submit quotes for more than one vehicle. A separate bid sheet shall be used for each vehicle.

Sealed proposal will be received at the Office of the Director of Public Works, 1 Municipal Drive, Hudson, MA until 10:00 A.M., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2021.

Address all proposals to the Director of Public Works and MARK ON ENVELOPE THE PURPOSE OF THE BID ENCLOSED.

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids wholly or in part and to make awards in a manner deemed in the best interest of the Town.