Refuse Truck (PWD)

The City of Boston, Department of Procurement, has issued an Invitation for Sealed Bids (solicitation number BD-27-1142-143-143-132932, event EV00017907) for the procurement of one refuse truck for the Public Works Department. This contract is established for a one-year term, and the award will be granted to responsible and responsive bidders based on firm pricing and the quality and fitness of the proposed materials. Sealed bids must be submitted by September 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM, either through the City of Boston Supplier Portal or via traditional paper mail with a wet ink signature. Bids will be publicly opened on the deadline date at One City Hall Square, Room 808, Boston, MA. The successful contractor must adhere to the City of Boston Standard Contract General Conditions and all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Key requirements include providing a performance bond from a surety company authorized to do business in Massachusetts and maintaining professional liability and worker's compensation insurance. Bidders providing materials containing toxic or hazardous substances must submit a Material Safety Data Sheet and comply with the Right-To-Know Law (G.L.c 111F). Additionally, the contractor must certify compliance with non-discrimination ordinances and state taxation requirements under M.G.L.c 62C s 49A. The City reserves the right to inspect all deliverables to ensure they meet or exceed industry standards before final acceptance.