Ice Melt (with CMA) / CITY & WPS

The City of Worcester is seeking a qualified vendor to furnish and deliver a total of 4,608 fifty‑pound bags of ice‑melt product containing at least 0.5 % calcium‑magnesium acetate (CMA). The product must meet a detailed set of chemical and performance specifications and be delivered to a long list of schools, municipal buildings, parks, and a cemetery throughout the city within tight delivery windows. The contract is for one year with optional two‑ and three‑year extensions, and the award will go to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. • Quantity: 4,608 bags (≈ 230 tons) of 50‑lb ice melt • Technical specs: ≥ 0.5 % CMA, anti‑corrosive, biodegradable, effective to –22 °C, MSDS required • Delivery: Begin within 48 hours of PO, complete within 10 business days per order; penalties for late delivery • Contract term: 1‑year base, renewable up to 3 years, with price caps to be set by the City • Evaluation: Lowest responsible and responsive bid; strict insurance, bonding, and certification requirements apply