On-Demand Snow and Ice Removal for Municipal Stairs

The contract involves on-demand snow and ice removal services for municipal stairs across Boston’s Areas A–E, requiring contractors to perform prompt shoveling, salting, and de-icing operations during winter weather events to maintain safe pedestrian access. Services must be completed promptly after snowfall or ice formation, with priority given to high-traffic and high-risk stairways to ensure public safety. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 238990 and is managed by the Massachusetts Public Works Department through the 311 system, with performance limited to Boston’s designated zones. Bids are due by July 9, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on June 22, 2026, with no set-aside provisions or small business preferences specified. The contract operates on an as-needed basis, meaning response times and service frequency will depend on weather conditions, and contractors must be prepared to mobilize quickly. Performance is centered exclusively in Boston, with no specific address provided beyond the ZIP code 02201, and all work must meet the city’s safety and operational standards for municipal infrastructure during winter months.