IFB - Snow Removal Services for Various City Properties

The City of Boston is issuing an Invitation for Bids to secure snow removal services across various city properties, with the solicitation identified as Event EV00016262. The bid package will be accessible starting August 4, 2025, via the Boston Supplier Portal, and interested bidders must attend a mandatory conference scheduled for September 11, 2025, at the Mayor’s Office of Housing in Hyde Park. Bids are due by September 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM, and must be submitted either electronically through the procurement portal or physically at the designated bid box, with envelopes clearly labeled with the event number. The contract size is estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and the NAICS code assigned is 488490, covering support activities for road transportation. The available documentation primarily comprises bid instructions and logistical details, with no explicit references to federal or local contract clauses, detailed performance standards, or specific evaluation criteria. There are no listed requirements for packaging, marking, or labeling beyond bid submission, nor are there any defined line-item descriptions, unit prices, or detailed cost breakdowns. The procurement process appears to follow a sealed bid approach, likely awarding to the lowest responsible bidder, although explicit evaluation factors are not specified. Administrative contacts include Carl Hyman, who can be reached via email or phone, and the process emphasizes adherence to submission deadlines and attendance at the mandatory conference. Overall, the solicitation emphasizes procedural compliance, timely submission, and attendance at the conference, with detailed technical or contractual clauses to be obtained from the full bid package available through the city’s procurement portal.