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Rock Salt / DPW

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BD-23-1172-PUR00-PUR01-132181State & Local

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The City of Worcester, Massachusetts, through its Purchasing Department, has issued a solicitation for the procurement of rock salt under Bid Number BD-23-1172-PUR00-PUR01-132181, with the title Rock Salt / DPW. The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors and requires responses to be submitted by September 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract will serve the Department of Public Works and involves the supply of rock salt for winter maintenance operations within the city. All deliveries and performance of the contract are expected to take place in Worcester, Massachusetts, with a zip code of 01608. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Chris Gagliastro, Purchaser, who can be reached through the official bidding portal. This procurement is managed under the SLED classification, indicating it is for a state, local, or educational entity. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning the opportunity is open to all eligible businesses regardless of size or certification status. The solicitation is accessible publicly via the City of Worcester’s website and the CommBuys platform, where bidders can review full specifications, terms, and submission guidelines. Vendors interested in participating must ensure their bids are submitted through the official online portal prior to the deadline and comply with all procurement requirements outlined in the listing.

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Worcester, MA seeks rock salt for DPW winter maintenance via bid BD-23-1172-PUR00-PUR01-132181, due Sept 2, 2026.

Agency

Massachusetts → PUR001 - Purchasing DepartmentView Agency

NAICS

423520 - Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Merchant WholesalersView NAICS

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Worcester, MA, 01608, US

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AgencyMassachusetts → PUR001 - Purchasing Department
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWorcester, MA, 01608, US
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Massachusetts → PUR001 - Purchasing Department
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Office AddressWorcester, MA, 01608, US
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Chris GagliastroPurchaser

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Rock Salt / DPW - Bid #: CR-8782-W7 available via open bids page at www.worcesterma.gov

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