Snow Removal Operations (as needed) for the New Bedford State Pier (RFQ)

MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY
99 HIGH STREET BOSTON, MA 02110
REQUEST FOR QUOTES FOR:
SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS AS NEEDED
FOR THE NEW BEDFORD STATE PIER
NEW BEDFORD, MA
WORK LOCATION: This Request for Quotes (RFQ) is to enter into a service agreement for
snow and ice removal services on roadways, parking lots, pedestrian walkways, and other areas at
the New Bedford State Pier located at 93 State Pier, New Bedford, MA 02740, as needed on an
on-call basis.
CONTRACT MANAGER AND CONTACT:
Chuck Hazell
Regional Marine Facilities Manager
Telephone: 508-243-7339
E-Mail: chazell@massdevelopment.com
All inquiries concerning this RFQ, including questions regarding contract period, routes or special
conditions, and any responses to the RFQ shall be directed to Mr. Hazell.
The selection schedule is as follows:
RFQ Available: Monday, September 21, 2026
Deadline for Questions: Monday, September 28, at 2:00 PM
Response to Questions: Friday, October 02, 2026
Quote Submission Deadline: Wednesday, October 09, 2026 by 2:00 PM (late
submissions will not be considered)
CONTRACT DURATION: From approximately November 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, as
required. Massachusetts Development Finance Agency ("MassDevelopment") reserves the right
to change this RFQ, cancel the RFQ, accept or reject any or all responses or any part or parts
thereof; to waive any defects, informalities and minor irregularities; reject any and all responses;
and to award the contract as required under applicable regulations. No costs of responding to this
RFQ or any addenda or other documents or attendance at meetings in connection with this RFQ
shall be reimbursed by MassDevelopment.
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION: On-call service agreement for snow and ice removal services on
roadways, parking lots, pedestrian walkways, and other areas at the New Bedford State Pier. Work
will be necessitated by winter weather events on an on-call basis and pursuant to the
instructions of authorized supervisor. Submittal of a service agreement quote does not
guarantee responding or participating contractor's work or payment for services.
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MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY
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All snow and ice shall be removed in accordance with the priority and timeframe set forth AT
THE DIRECTION OF THE PIER MANAGER OR OTHER AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE (identified upon award). The contractor must report to the designated
work location at the time and date requested by MassDevelopment for a storm event. Failure
to adhere to MassDevelopment's snow removal standards may result in the cancellation of
the service agreement.
Travel time to and from the work locations will not be allowed or paid under this service
agreement. Work will be accomplished under the direction of a MassDevelopment supervisor.
Completed Quote Forms are due by 2:00 PM on October 09, 2026 by email to:
chazell@massdevelopment.com
Response Time:
* The contractor must provide a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day per week contact for
snow and ice removal and at least one (1) member of the work crew reporting for duty must
have a cellular phone to communicate with the MassDevelopment supervisor on duty.
These persons shall be the MassDevelopment liaison and have direct access to all key
managers, employees, drivers, and operators in the contractor's operation.
* Two (2) hours from the time MassDevelopment contacts the contractor for roadway snow
and ice removal.
SCOPE OF WORK: Work under this service agreement shall commence and proceed as
necessitated by winter weather events on an on-call basis and pursuant to the instructions of an
authorized supervisor.
Snow and Ice Removal Routes:
New Bedford State Pier: Snow is to be plowed from the entrance to the pier lower level turning
area. Snow is also to be plowed from the northeast corner of the pier apron / deck to allow access
for emergency vehicles, including access to this area for ferry operations. Please see map for the
New Bedford State Pier, attached as Attachment 2.
Roadways and priority parking areas: The contractor shall make one pass on all roadways and
parking areas in the route to clear, i.e. make safely passable, as much of the route as possible before
continuing on to another route or assignment. Each roadway and parking area shall be cleared of
snow to the full width of the street ("curb to curb") and all intersecting corners pushed back, unless
otherwise directed by the supervisor on duty. Contractors are not required to open up curb cuts to
private property. Contractors must ensure all catch basins and fire hydrants are free of snow and
ice. Contractors shall not pile snow in or on waterways, storm water infrastructure, sidewalks,
multi-use pathways, crosswalks, curb cuts, driveway openings, or private property. Contractors
shall treat roadways as needed with salt or calcium chloride to mitigate roadway icing conditions.
Contractors shall not apply sand.
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MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY
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Pedestrian routes, multi-use pathways and sidewalk areas: The Contractor must clear, i.e.,
make safely passable to a minimum width of 42", all sidewalks, walkways, crosswalks, designated
curb cuts, and other paved areas within the boundaries of the route as identified. Map of the site is
included as Attachment 2.
Performance Standards: Contractor(s) shall perform the work to the following standards and
complying with all the requirements of the RFQ:
The contractor's vehicle and equipment operators must be properly licensed to operate the
vehicles and equipment used to perform scope of work identified in any service agreement with
MassDevelopment. This shall include but not be limited to current Class D Massachusetts Driver's
License; Massachusetts CDL Class A, B, or C Truck Drivers License; Massachusetts Public Safety
Operator Hoisting License. Contractor shall carry all applicable insurance including worker's
compensation, and any additional insured as further described below.
The contractor(s)' staff should familiarize themselves with the routes identified in the
scope of work (including length, square footage, and associated facilities, poles, utility boxes,
curbs, ramps, nearby residential properties) and other site infrastructure in advance of submitting
a response.
The contractor shall be responsible for all damage caused due to its snow removal
operations. The contractor should carry sufficient insurance to cover damage to its property
whether owned or leased, and coverage for damage to other's property, including to
MassDevelopment's property and fixtures. Snow and ice removal shall not obstruct pedestrian or
emergency vehicular traffic.
INSURANCE:
The contractor's submission shall include proof of insurance as stated below:
a. Commercial General Liability Requirements, including personal injury and if applicable,
product liability/completed operations coverage in the minimum amount of $1 million
personal injury, $1 million per occurrence, and $2 million general/product/completed
operations aggregate. Policy must be written on a per project basis;
b. Automobile liability coverage for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles in the minimum
amount of $1,000,000 per each occurrence; $1,000,000 aggregate.
c. Workers' Compensation for all its employees, as required by statute, with employer's
liability of $500,000 or more include $500,000 accident and $500,000 disease per
employee and policy aggregate;
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MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY
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Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Department of Conservation and Recreation, and
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, their respective successors and/or assigns as their interests
may appear, must be additional insureds on (a), (b) and (d) above.
FORM OF QUOTE RESPONSE:
This RFQ has been distributed electronically using MassDevelopment's website (RFPs and RFQs -
MassDevelopment). It is the responsibility of respondents to check the website for any addenda or
modifications to this RFQ.
All questions should be submitted via email to Chuck Hazell on or before September 28, 2026,
by 2:00 PM. Prospective respondents should note that all clarifications and exceptions including
those relating to the terms and conditions of the contract must be submitted prior to the deadline
for questions. Answers to all questions of a substantive nature will be in the form of a formal
addendum, which will be posted on MassDevelopment's website: (RFPs and RFQs -
MassDevelopment). It is the responsibility of respondents to ensure that they receive all information
pertaining to this RFQ by visiting the website link listed above.
The contractor shall provide a Lump Sum Per Inch Quote for each desired route, in accordance
with the Quote Form provided, for the completion of the work specified in the following
specifications. Completed Quote Forms are due by 2:00 PM on October 09, 2026, by e-mail
to: chazell@massdevelopment.com
MASSDEVELOPMENT'S DIVERSE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES:
MassDevelopment strongly encourages the use of Diverse Business Enterprises ("DBE") (defined
herein as Minority Owned Business Enterprises ("MBEs"), Women Owned Business Enterprises
("WBEs"), Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises ("VBEs"), and Service Disabled Veteran
Business Enterprises ("SDVBEs", and collectively with the MBEs, WBEs, and VBEs hereinafter
referred to as "Diverse Business Enterprise(s)"). Please indicate whether contractor is/is not
certified as a DBE by the Supplier Diversity Office ("SDO") on the Quote Response Form
(Attachment 1) and include SDO certification letters, as applicable with contractors response
form.
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MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY
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QUOTE RESPONSE FORM
Company Name
_____________________________________________________________________________
Address
_____________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name and Title
_________________________________ ____________________________________
Telephone/Cell Phone E-mail
_________________________________ ____________________________________
Signature Date
_________________________________ ____________________________________
Form of Quote shall be as follows: Per inch lump sum (including mobilization, equipment, labor,
materials, fuel, insurance, etc.) for snow removal with operators as specified above using
equipment as directed by MassDevelopment staff to include one or more of the following: pickup
truck and plow, dump truck, bobcat or skid steer, bucket loader, and trailer dump truck.
Sample Quote
Route # & Price (Quote): Price (Quote) Price (Quote) Price (Quote) Price (Quote) Price (Quote) Price (Quote) Price (Quote) Price (Quote) for
Description Deicing for for for for for for for Accumulation
Application Only Accumulation Accumulation Accumulation Accumulation Accumulation Accumulation Accumulation Range of 23.1"+
for Ice Events Range of .10- Range of 3.1- Range of 6.1- Range of 9.1- Range of 12.1- Range of 15.1- Range of 18.1 -
3.0" 6.0" 9.0" 12.0" 15" 18" 23"
NB State $500 $1,000 $4,000 $6,000 $7,000 $8,000 $9,000 $10,000 $11,000
Pier
For example, in the above sample quote, if that contractor was selected, it would be compensated
$1,000 for a snow and ice event with a total accumulation of 1" on route, New Bedford State Pier.
The same contractor would be compensated $7,000 for a snow and ice event with a total
accumulation of 10" on the same route and $10,000 for a snow and ice event with a total
accumulation of 20."
The lump sum price provided for the snow and ice accumulation range specified will be for
each snow event as delineated in the National Weather Service webpage regardless of how
many number of days an event takes place and shall include all of the contractor's expenses,
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labor, insurance, tools, supplies, materials and fuel. No extras or emergency call prices shall
be charged to MassDevelopment. https://www.weather.gov/box/pastevents
Payment Schedule: The contractor shall submit invoices for payment within thirty (30) days of
a snow and ice event. Invoices will not be approved or paid without approval from the MassDevelopment
authorized representative. The department will process all invoices within forty-five (45) days of invoice
approval.
Snow and ice accumulation totals will be determined by using the observations reported by the
National Weather Service for each "snow event" for the respective route location, or closest location
listed under the corresponding county, regardless of the number of days an event takes place. Access
to this historical data can be found here: http:// http://www.weather.gov/box/pastevents. PRICING
WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE TOTAL SNOWFALL INCHES IN NEW BEDFORD.
In order for payments to be processed, each invoice must include the following information:
1. Name and position of the person and company submitting the invoice;
2. The date and time period covered in the invoice and the equipment used;
3. Documentation that the route(s) were completed
4. Quantity of snow and ice accumulation, in inches, as reported by the National Weather Service for the
respective route location and the corresponding price awarded for each route's accumulation range;
5. Descriptions of any accidents or conditions that may result in claims or adversely affect the health of
the landscape.
_______________________________________________________________________
Signature Date
Duly Authorized
Printed Name/Title _____________________________________________________
Completed Quote Forms must be e-mailed to:
MassDevelopment
Chuck Hazell, Regional Marine Facilities Manager
93 State Pier
New Bedford, MA 02740
Email: chazell@massdevelopment.com
QUOTES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 2:00 PM ON OCTOBER 09, 2026
(late submissions will not be considered)
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MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY
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Attachment 1: Price (Quote) Form
Contractor Name:
Route Price (Quote): Price (Quote): Price (Quote): Price (Quote): Price (Quote): Price (Quote): Price (Quote): Price (Quote): Price (Quote):
Description Deicing Accumulation Accumulation Accumulation Accumulation Accumulation Accumulation Accumulation Accumulation
Application Range .10-3.0" Range 3.1-6.0" Range 6.1-9.0" Range 9.1- Range 12.1- Range 15.1- Range 18.1- Range 23.1+"
Only for Ice 12.0" 15" 18" 23"
Events
New Bedford $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
State Pier
Minimum contract amount required:_________________________________________
Contractors shall also include a list of vehicle and equipment available for the scope of
work described in the RFQ.
List of equipment/material that would be used on-stie:
Activity Description Quantity
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MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY
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MassDevelopment's Diverse Business Participation Program
Contractor is Supplier Diversity Office certified in the below category(ies)
(Attach any SDO Certification Letters): MBE WBE VBE SDVBE Not a certified
DBE
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Attachment 2
New Bedford State Pier Map
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