Beverly Housing Authority Manual Snow Removal Service Contract IFB

The Beverly Housing Authority is soliciting price proposals for a firm fixed price contract to provide manual snow removal services at 10 elderly developments throughout the City of Beverly. The scope of work includes pretreating surfaces with ice melt, sand, or salt, snow blowing sidewalks and walkways, and shoveling stairs to entrance doors. The Beverly Housing Authority will provide all necessary equipment and materials, including shovels, snow blowers, gasoline, and deicing agents. The initial contract period runs from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, with a unilateral option for the authority to extend the agreement for two additional years. The estimated annual cost for these services is approximately 85,000 dollars. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the sum total of hourly rates for one foreman/supervisor and 13 laborers, each calculated at 150 hours. Qualified bidders must possess at least five years of experience in the snow removal industry and provide current general liability and workers compensation insurance. Submission requirements include a Form of General Bid, contractor references, and various certifications, including non-collusion and tax compliance. The agreement is governed by Massachusetts General Laws and allows the authority to terminate the contract without cause with 30 days notice or for cause with 15 days notice. Proposals are due by November 4, 2026.