About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Newton seeks sealed bids from responsive and responsible contractors for on-call snow hauling services and the rental of trucks and equipment for the 2026–2027 winter season. Contractors must supply smooth-running equipment along with operators, insurance, fuel, repairs, and all related operating costs, subject to Department of Public Works inspections and road tests. The contract term extends from execution through June 30, 2027. Bidders must deliver one original and one copy in a sealed envelope to the Purchasing Department at Newton City Hall by 10:30 a.m. on November 19, 2026. The City will award contracts by vehicle and equipment type based on the lowest hourly rate submitted.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Newton Purchasing Department
- Solicitation No.
- 27-30
Scope of work
- On-call snow hauling services and snow transport to designated locations
- Rental of 10 Wheelers with operators
- Rental of 2 to 3.5 Cubic Yard Loaders with operators
- Provision of operators, fuel, oil, lubricants, ballast, chains, and repairs
- Pre-award inspection and road testing of all offered vehicles and equipment
- Two-hour response time to designated check-in points when called
- Adherence to Massachusetts Department of Transportation standards
- Equipping operators with functional cell phones and vehicles with DPW identification
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest hourly rate submitted by a responsive and responsible bidder by vehicle or equipment type | Not specified |
| Tie-breaker preference to the bidder offering the greater number of vehicles or equipment, or blind selection | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Equipment must pass City administered inspection and road tests and meet MassDOT standards
- Employees working on public works construction sites must have at least 10 hours of OSHA-approved safety training
- Appropriate valid driver and equipment operator licensing for all personnel
- Foreign corporations must comply with M.G.L. c. 30, §39L and M.G.L. c. 156D, §15.03
Documents to include with your response
- Bid Form #27-30
- Two copies of 2026-27 Schedule of Trucks and Equipment
- Indemnification Agreement/Affidavit of Ownership Form
- Bidder’s Qualifications and References Form
- Certificate of Non-Collusion
- Certification of Tax Compliance
- Certificate of Foreign Corporation
- Debarment Letter
- IRS Form W-9
- Business Category Information Form
Key dates
- Requests for interpretation due
- Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12:00 noon
- Bid Opening Date
- November 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit one original and one copy in a sealed envelope marked with General Bid #27-30, project name, and bidder info to Purchasing Department, Room 108, Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA 02459.
Contract details
- Term
- Day of contract execution until June 30, 2027
- Place of performance
- Newton, Massachusetts
- Insurance and bonding
- Certificates of insurance listing all vehicles, covering snow plowing/hauling operations, naming City of Newton as additional insured on General Liability and Automobile Liability; Automobile Liability including hired/borrowed vehicles and non-ownership liability; Workmen’s Compensation required for lessors of 2 or more pieces of equipment or when non-owner/non-partner operators are used; labor and materials or payment bond.