Snow Removal Operations (as needed) for the New Bedford State Pier (RFQ)

Agency:	MA Economic Development & Finance Agency
State:	Massachusetts
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction 561730 - Landscaping Services
Posted Date:	Sep 18, 2026
Due Date:	Oct 9, 2026
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On-call service agreement for snow and ice removal services on roadways, parking lots, pedestrian walkways, and other areas at the New Bedford State Pier. Work will be necessitated by winter weather events on an on-call basis and pursuant to the instructions of authorized supervisor.

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MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY

99 HIGH STREET BOSTON, MA 02110

REQUEST FOR QUOTES FOR:

SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS AS NEEDED

FOR THE NEW BEDFORD STATE PIER

NEW BEDFORD, MA

WORK LOCATION: This Request for Quotes (RFQ) is to enter into a service agreement for

snow and ice removal services on roadways, parking lots, pedestrian walkways, and other areas at

the New Bedford State Pier located at 93 State Pier, New Bedford, MA 02740, as needed on an

on-call basis.

CONTRACT MANAGER AND CONTACT:

Chuck Hazell

Regional Marine Facilities Manager

Telephone: 508-243-7339

E-Mail: chazell@massdevelopment.com

All inquiries concerning this RFQ, including questions regarding contract period, routes or special

conditions, and any responses to the RFQ shall be directed to Mr. Hazell.

The selection schedule is as follows:

RFQ Available:

Deadline for Questions:

Response to Questions:

Quote Submission Deadline:

Monday, September 21, 2026

Monday, September 28, at 2:00 PM

Friday, October 02, 2026

Wednesday, October 09, 2026 by 2:00 PM (late

submissions will not be considered)

CONTRACT DURATION: From approximately November 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, as

required. Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (“MassDevelopment”) reserves the right

to change this RFQ, cancel the RFQ, accept or reject any or all responses or any part or parts

thereof; to waive any defects, informalities and minor irregularities; reject any and all responses;

and to award the contract as required under applicable regulations. No costs of responding to this

RFQ or any addenda or other documents or attendance at meetings in connection with this RFQ

shall be reimbursed by MassDevelopment.

CONTRACT DESCRIPTION: On-call service agreement for snow and ice removal services on

roadways, parking lots, pedestrian walkways, and other areas at the New Bedford State Pier. Work

will be necessitated by winter weather events on an on-call basis and pursuant to the

instructions of authorized supervisor. Submittal of a service agreement quote does not

guarantee responding or participating contractor’s work or payment for services.

MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY

99 HIGH STREET BOSTON, MA 02110

All snow and ice shall be removed in accordance with the priority and timeframe set forth AT

THE DIRECTION OF THE PIER MANAGER OR OTHER AUTHORIZED

REPRESENTATIVE (identified upon award). The contractor must report to the designated

work location at the time and date requested by MassDevelopment for a storm event. Failure

to adhere to MassDevelopment’s snow removal standards may result in the cancellation of

the service agreement.

Travel time to and from the work locations will not be allowed or paid under this service

agreement. Work will be accomplished under the direction of a MassDevelopment supervisor.

Completed Quote Forms are due by 2:00 PM on October 09, 2026 by email to:

chazell@massdevelopment.com

Response Time:

• The contractor must provide a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day per week contact for

snow and ice removal and at least one (1) member of the work crew reporting for duty must

have a cellular phone to communicate with the MassDevelopment supervisor on duty.

These persons shall be the MassDevelopment liaison and have direct access to all key

managers, employees, drivers, and operators in the contractor’s operation.

• Two (2) hours from the time MassDevelopment contacts the contractor for roadway snow

and ice removal.

SCOPE OF WORK: Work under this service agreement shall commence and proceed as

necessitated by winter weather events on an on-call basis and pursuant to the instructions of an

authorized supervisor.

Snow and Ice Removal Routes:

New Bedford State Pier: Snow is to be plowed from the entrance to the pier lower level turning

area. Snow is also to be plowed from the northeast corner of the pier apron / deck to allow access

for emergency vehicles, including access to this area for ferry operations. Please see map for the

New Bedford State Pier, attached as Attachment 2.

Roadways and priority parking areas: The contractor shall make one pass on all roadways and

parking areas in the route to clear, i.e. make safely passable, as much of the route as possible before

continuing on to another route or assignment. Each roadway and parking area shall be cleared of

snow to the full width of the street (“curb to curb”) and all intersecting corners pushed back, unless

otherwise directed by the supervisor on duty. Contractors are not required to open up curb cuts to

private property. Contractors must ensure all catch basins and fire hydrants are free of snow and

ice. Contractors shall not pile snow in or on waterways, storm water infrastructure, sidewalks,

multi-use pathways, crosswalks, curb cuts, driveway openings, or private property. Contractors

shall treat roadways as needed with salt or calcium chloride to mitigate roadway icing conditions.

Contractors shall not apply sand.

MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY

99 HIGH STREET BOSTON, MA 02110

Pedestrian routes, multi-use pathways and sidewalk areas: The Contractor must clear, i.e.,

make safely passable to a minimum width of 42”, all sidewalks, walkways, crosswalks, designated

curb cuts, and other paved areas within the boundaries of the route as identified. Map of the site is

included as Attachment 2.

Performance Standards: Contractor(s) shall perform the work to the following standards and

complying with all the requirements of the RFQ:

The contractor’s vehicle and equipment operators must be properly licensed to operate the

vehicles and equipment used to perform scope of work identified in any service agreement with

MassDevelopment. This shall include but not be limited to current Class D Massachusetts Driver’s

License; Massachusetts CDL Class A, B, or C Truck Drivers License; Massachusetts Public Safety

Operator Hoisting License. Contractor shall carry all applicable insurance including worker’s

compensation, and any additional insured as further described below.

The contractor(s)’ staff should familiarize themselves with the routes identified in the

scope of work (including length, square footage, and associated facilities, poles, utility boxes,

curbs, ramps, nearby residential properties) and other site infrastructure in advance of submitting

a response.

The contractor shall be responsible for all damage caused due to its snow removal

operations. The contractor should carry sufficient insurance to cover damage to its property

whether owned or leased, and coverage for damage to other’s property, including to

MassDevelopment’s property and fixtures. Snow and ice removal shall not obstruct pedestrian or

emergency vehicular traffic.

INSURANCE:

The contractor’s submission shall include proof of insurance as stated below:

a. Commercial General Liability Requirements, including personal injury and if applicable,

product liability/completed operations coverage in the minimum amount of $1 million

personal injury, $1 million per occurrence, and $2 million general/product/completed

operations aggregate. Policy must be written on a per project basis;

b. Automobile liability coverage for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles in the minimum

amount of $1,000,000 per each occurrence; $1,000,000 aggregate.

c. Workers’ Compensation for all its employees, as required by statute, with employer’s

liability of $500,000 or more include $500,000 accident and $500,000 disease per

employee and policy aggregate;

MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY

99 HIGH STREET BOSTON, MA 02110

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Department of Conservation and Recreation, and

the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, their respective successors and/or assigns as their interests

may appear, must be additional insureds on (a), (b) and (d) above.

FORM OF QUOTE RESPONSE:

This RFQ has been distributed electronically using MassDevelopment’s website (RFPs and RFQs -

MassDevelopment). It is the responsibility of respondents to check the website for any addenda or

modifications to this RFQ.

All questions should be submitted via email to Chuck Hazell on or before September 28, 2026,

by 2:00 PM. Prospective respondents should note that all clarifications and exceptions including

those relating to the terms and conditions of the contract must be submitted prior to the deadline

for questions. Answers to all questions of a substantive nature will be in the form of a formal

addendum, which will be posted on MassDevelopment’s website: (RFPs and RFQs -

MassDevelopment). It is the responsibility of respondents to ensure that they receive all information

pertaining to this RFQ by visiting the website link listed above.

The contractor shall provide a Lump Sum Per Inch Quote for each desired route, in accordance

with the Quote Form provided, for the completion of the work specified in the following

specifications. Completed Quote Forms are due by 2:00 PM on October 09, 2026, by e-mail

to: chazell@massdevelopment.com

MASSDEVELOPMENT’S DIVERSE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES:

MassDevelopment strongly encourages the use of Diverse Business Enterprises (“DBE”) (defined

herein as Minority Owned Business Enterprises (“MBEs”), Women Owned Business Enterprises

(“WBEs”), Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (“VBEs”), and Service Disabled Veteran

Business Enterprises (“SDVBEs”, and collectively with the MBEs, WBEs, and VBEs hereinafter

referred to as “Diverse Business Enterprise(s)”). Please indicate whether contractor is/is not

certified as a DBE by the Supplier Diversity Office (“SDO”) on the Quote Response Form

(Attachment 1) and include SDO certification letters, as applicable with contractors response

form.

MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY

99 HIGH STREET BOSTON, MA 02110

QUOTE RESPONSE FORM

Company Name

_____________________________________________________________________________

Address

_____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name and Title

_________________________________

____________________________________

Telephone/Cell Phone

E-mail

_________________________________

____________________________________

Signature

Date

_________________________________

____________________________________

Form of Quote shall be as follows: Per inch lump sum (including mobilization, equipment, labor,

materials, fuel, insurance, etc.) for snow removal with operators as specified above using

equipment as directed by MassDevelopment staff to include one or more of the following: pickup

truck and plow, dump truck, bobcat or skid steer, bucket loader, and trailer dump truck.

Sample Quote

Route # &

Description

Price (Quote):

Deicing

Application Only

for Ice Events

Price (Quote)

for

Accumulation

Range of .10-

3.0”

Price (Quote)

for

Accumulation

Range of 3.1-

6.0”

Price (Quote)

for

Accumulation

Range of 6.1-

9.0”

Price (Quote)

for

Accumulation

Range of 9.1-

12.0”

Price (Quote)

for

Accumulation

Range of 12.1-

15”

Price (Quote)

for

Accumulation

Range of 15.1-

18”

Price (Quote)

for

Accumulation

Range of 18.1 -

23”

Price (Quote) for

Accumulation

Range of 23.1”+

NB State $500

Pier

$1,000

$4,000

$6,000

$7,000

$8,000

$9,000

$10,000

$11,000

For example, in the above sample quote, if that contractor was selected, it would be compensated

$1,000 for a snow and ice event with a total accumulation of 1” on route, New Bedford State Pier.

The same contractor would be compensated $7,000 for a snow and ice event with a total

accumulation of 10” on the same route and $10,000 for a snow and ice event with a total

accumulation of 20.”

The lump sum price provided for the snow and ice accumulation range specified will be for

each snow event as delineated in the National Weather Service webpage regardless of how

many number of days an event takes place and shall include all of the contractor’s expenses,

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