City of Salem - Downtown Area Cleaning Services - IFB No. 26-40-DPS (2026)
City of SalemCity · Salem, MA- Due
- Feb 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 9, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Anthony Delaney
- (978) 619-5695
The 30-second brief
The City of Salem is seeking bids from qualified contractors for general landscaping, litter pickup, graffiti removal, and general maintenance services for major streets, parking lots, walkways, and open spaces in the downtown Salem central business district. The scope of work encompasses weekly maintenance efforts, spring and fall seasonal cleanup, signpost and bollard straightening, bollard painting, and pressure washing of specific downtown locations including Lapin Park, Riley Plaza, Charlot Forten Park, Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, and Farmers Market. The contract term is for one season commencing on or around May 1, 2026, and terminating November 14, 2026, with an option to renew for two additional seasons. Bids are due by February 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM, and the procurement will be conducted pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 5, with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Weekly Effort (27 weeks), Spring/Fall Effort (2 visits annually), Fall Effort (twice yearly, Sept/Oct), Construction Efforts - Signpost and Bollard Straightening (20 signposts), Construction Efforts - Repainting Bollards (50 bollards), Pressure wash - Lapin park (1 visit annually), Pressure wash - Riley plaza (1 visit annually), Pressure wash - Charlot Forten park (1 visit annually), Pressure wash - Farmers Market (1 visit annually), Pressure wash - Essex Street mall (1 visit annually)
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Summary
The City of Salem is seeking bids from qualified contractors for general landscaping, litter pickup, graffiti removal, and general maintenance services for major streets, parking lots, walkways, and open spaces in the downtown Salem central business district.
The scope of work encompasses weekly maintenance efforts, spring and fall seasonal cleanup, signpost and bollard straightening, bollard painting, and pressure washing of specific downtown locations including Lapin Park, Riley Plaza, Charlot Forten Park, Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, and Farmers Market. The contract term is for one season commencing on or around May 1, 2026, and terminating November 14, 2026, with an option to renew for two additional seasons. Bids are due by February 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM, and the procurement will be conducted pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 5, with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Weekly Effort (27 weeks), Spring/Fall Effort (2 visits annually), Fall Effort (twice yearly, Sept/Oct), Construction Efforts - Signpost and Bollard Straightening (20 signposts), Construction Efforts - Repainting Bollards (50 bollards), Pressure wash - Lapin park (1 visit annually), Pressure wash - Riley plaza (1 visit annually), Pressure wash - Charlot Forten park (1 visit annually), Pressure wash - Farmers Market (1 visit annually), Pressure wash - Essex Street mall (1 visit annually)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Completed Cover Sheet
- Bid Forms
- Required Certifications Form
- Certificate as to Corporate Bidder
- Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Submit to
- Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, 93 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Salem, MA 01970
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Salem, MA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Salem?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 28, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, 93 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Salem, MA 01970. For questions, contact Anthony Delaney.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Salem in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Anthony Delaney at (978) 619-5695. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Weekly Effort (27 weeks), Spring/Fall Effort (2 visits annually), Fall Effort (twice yearly, Sept/Oct), Construction Efforts - Signpost and Bollard Straightening (20 signposts), Construction Efforts - Repainting Bollards (50 bollards), Pressure wash - Lapin park (1 visit annually), Pressure wash - R. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Salem?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Salem are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Salem regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Completed Cover Sheet, Bid Forms, Required Certifications Form, Certificate as to Corporate Bidder, Acknowledgement of Addenda. Review the full document from City of Salem for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Salem, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
