Merrimack Valley Planning Commission - 2026-2027 Highway Road Salt Bid - 2026
Merrimack Valley MPOMPO · Haverhill, MA- Due
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) is seeking sealed bids from qualified firms for a cooperative procurement of road salt, to include rock salt and solar salt, on behalf of municipalities within Essex County. Eligible participating communities include Amesbury, Boxford, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lynnfield, Manchester by the Sea, Merrimac, Middleton, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, Peabody, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham, and West Newbury. Bids are due by 12:00 pm on Monday, September 21, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bid documents can be downloaded from the MVPC website or COMM-BUYS. Questions concerning this bid must be submitted via email to MVPC's Transportation Program.
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Summary
The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) is seeking sealed bids from qualified firms for a cooperative procurement of road salt, to include rock salt and solar salt, on behalf of municipalities within Essex County.
Eligible participating communities include Amesbury, Boxford, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lynnfield, Manchester by the Sea, Merrimac, Middleton, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, Peabody, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham, and West Newbury. Bids are due by 12:00 pm on Monday, September 21, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bid documents can be downloaded from the MVPC website or COMM-BUYS. Questions concerning this bid must be submitted via email to MVPC's Transportation Program.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
- Submit to
- www.mvpc.org/joint-procurement or www.commbuys.com/bso/
- Scope location
- Essex County, MA
- Reported agency
- Merrimack Valley Planning Commission
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Merrimack Valley MPO?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 21, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: www.mvpc.org/joint-procurement or www.commbuys.com/bso/.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Merrimack Valley MPO 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.
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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: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Merrimack Valley MPO?
All active and historical solicitations from Merrimack Valley MPO are tracked and searchable. As a mpo agency, Merrimack Valley MPO regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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. Review the full document from Merrimack Valley MPO for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Essex County, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.