The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation for a full‑service fuel‑system maintenance and repair contract covering underground storage tanks, dispensers, monitoring equipment, and associated infrastructure across multiple city sites. The award went to Petroleum Management Services, which will provide routine maintenance, emergency response, and required MassDEP testing on an hourly‑rate basis with a capped material markup of 15 %. The contract is for an initial one‑year term with two optional one‑year renewals, and includes strict response times (2‑hour notification, 24‑hour onsite) and a $10,000 maximum per construction‑type job.
• Scope: preventive maintenance, repairs, emergency services, and MassDEP vapor‑recovery testing for all city fuel‑system equipment.
• Pricing: hourly labor rates (service & emergency) plus a 15 % material markup; total estimated value $96,572.50.
• Requirements: ≥5 years experience, specific insurance limits, compliance with MWBE participation goals, and adherence to Massachusetts prevailing‑wage rules.