Beverly Housing Authority Annual Manual Snow Removal Services IFB

The Beverly Housing Authority is soliciting a 12-month contract for manual snow removal services from approximately December 15, 2026, through December 14, 2027, with an option to extend for two additional years. The scope of work covers 10 elderly public housing developments and four ADA family public housing duplexes, including sites such as Chestnut Park, Cedar Street, Kelleher Road, Essex Street, Balch Street, and the Roger Conant and Herrick Street Apartments. Required services include pre-treating surfaces with ice melt, sand, or salt, snow blowing sidewalks and walkways, and shoveling stairs to entrance doors. The contractor must begin removal efforts once snow reaches one inch of accumulation, clearing areas down to bare pavement from curb to curb to ensure safe foot traffic. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B. Bidders must possess at least five years of experience in the snow removal industry and provide general liability and workers compensation insurance. The Beverly Housing Authority will provide the necessary equipment and materials, including shovels, snow blowers, gasoline, and salt. Key performance requirements include a one-hour response time upon request and a supervisor who is reachable 24 hours a day. Bidders must submit sealed proposals and complete various certifications, including non-collusion, tax compliance, and HUD-specific certificates.