MassDOT Seeks Snow and De-Icing Vendors for Winter 2025-2026
Federal opportunity from 0H100 - HIGHWAY • Department of Transportation. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 31, 2026. Industry: NAICS 30, 12, 00, 72, 10, 29.
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Description
MassDOT is seeking multiple vendors to provide de-icing services and to remove snow from our roads during Winter 2025-2026. Details are contained within the PDF attachment in this posting.
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MassDOT (0H100 – HIGHWAY) is seeking multiple vendors to provide de-icing services and remove snow from roads for Winter 2025–2026. The response deadline is 2026-03-31T15:00:00+00:00. The posting indicates the key scope details are contained in a PDF attachment, which should be treated as the controlling document for service areas, performance standards, and response requirements. This opportunity is marked “SBPP Eligible: NO,” so plan bidding/teaming accordingly.
Establish a roster of multiple contractors to support roadway winter operations—specifically de-icing and snow removal—for the Winter 2025–2026 season under MassDOT Highway.
- Snow removal contractors with roadway plowing experience and capacity to serve MassDOT road networks
- De-icing service providers (materials application and/or related operations) able to support winter roadway maintenance
- Firms able to scale staffing/equipment for winter surge events and meet MassDOT operational requirements defined in the attachment
- Provide de-icing services for MassDOT roads during Winter 2025–2026
- Remove snow from MassDOT roads during Winter 2025–2026
- Comply with all service requirements, coverage areas, equipment specs, and dispatch/response expectations as defined in the PDF attachment
- Complete review of the PDF attachment referenced in the posting (controlling scope/terms/response instructions)
- Technical approach describing how you will deliver de-icing and snow removal services for MassDOT roads (aligned to the attachment)
- Equipment list and availability for Winter 2025–2026 (aligned to the attachment requirements)
- Staffing/dispatch plan for storm response (aligned to the attachment requirements)
- Past performance references for similar roadway snow and de-icing work (if requested in the attachment)
- Pricing submission in the exact format required by the attachment
- Completed representations/certifications and any required forms specified in the attachment
- Submission through the CommBuys posting by 2026-03-31T15:00:00+00:00
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
- SBPP Eligible: NO (do not structure your bid around SBPP eligibility)
- The posting states details are contained within the PDF attachment; treat attachment requirements and instructions as mandatory for responsiveness
- Confirm pricing structure required in the PDF (e.g., per storm event, per lane-mile, per hour, per route, or per application) and build pricing to that exact format
- If multiple vendors will be selected, consider pricing that reflects surge capacity and reliability while remaining competitive across likely peers
- Consider subcontracting/teaming for additional trucks, operators, or coverage capacity if the attachment defines large service areas or multiple routes
- If de-icing includes material supply/application, consider partnering with a firm that complements your strengths (application vs. logistics/materials), subject to attachment rules
- Scope and compliance risk: critical requirements are only in the PDF attachment; missing a form, format, or operational requirement could make the response non-responsive
- Capacity risk: winter operations require surge response; ensure equipment/staff commitments match whatever minimums or route obligations the attachment sets
- Timing risk: response deadline is 2026-03-31T15:00:00+00:00—ensure internal reviews, pricing, and any teaming agreements are completed well before submission
- What specific districts/routes/coverage areas are included for Winter 2025–2026, and can vendors bid on subsets (if addressed in the PDF)?
- What is the required pricing structure (hourly, per route, per event, per application), and are there separate line items for snow removal vs. de-icing?
- What equipment minimums, standby requirements, and response times are required during storm events?
- What are the performance metrics and penalties (e.g., response time, completion windows, rework) for snow removal and de-icing services?
- Will MassDOT award to multiple vendors by region/lot, and what is the anticipated evaluation approach (low price, best value, qualifications)?
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- PDF attachment contents (scope, lots/regions, equipment minimums, pricing format, evaluation, and required forms)
- Place of performance / specific roadways or districts
- Solicitation number and notice type
- Posted date and period of performance start/end dates
- Any insurance, licensing, or bond requirements (likely specified in the attachment)
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