Masonry Supplies / DPW

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation for the supply and delivery of masonry materials needed by the Department of Public Works’ Water & Sewer Operations. The contract covers the provision of sewer‑grade bricks (manhole, sewer, and half‑size bricks) and Portland cement (standard and high‑early‑strength) on a unit‑price basis, with a 15 % cap on miscellaneous masonry items. The award is a single‑vendor contract to Northeast Nursery, Inc., spanning a one‑year base term (Sept 1 2026 – Aug 31 2027) with the option for up to two additional one‑year renewals. The city requires the vendor to meet ASTM C32 brick specifications, provide delivery to a designated DPW garage, and maintain specified liability insurance. • Scope: 15,000 manhole bricks, 2,000 sewer bricks, 3,000 half‑size bricks, 85,000 lb of Portland cement, plus miscellaneous masonry supplies. • Procurement: Full‑open competition sealed‑bid; award based on lowest responsive net price. • Requirements: ASTM‑compliant masonry products, FOB destination delivery, insurance coverage, one‑year warranty, and possible extensions.