Town of Burlington - Catch Basin Cleaning Services - 26S-421-53 (2026)
Town of BurlingtonCity · Burlington, MA- Due
- Apr 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Rachel Leonardo
- (781) 270-1676
The 30-second brief
The Town of Burlington Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for annual supplies and services for catch basin cleaning, solicitation number 26S-421-53. The work consists of removing accumulated dirt, refuse, and debris from approximately 2,800 catch basins, drainage manholes, and gutter mouths of curb inlets, and disposing of the materials at a Town-provided site. Vendors must supply sufficient equipment, including orange peel type and/or vactor basin cleaners, maintain a minimum of two catch basin cleaners with proof of ownership or signed lease, and utilize smartphones for electronic data collection and web-based inspection forms. Bids are due by April 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the DPW/Engineering Division, Town Hall Annex, 25 Center Street, Burlington, MA 01803. A bid bond of 5 percent is required, and the contract is subject to MGL Chapter 30B and Massachusetts prevailing wage laws.
Catch Basin Cleaning
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Summary
The Town of Burlington Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for annual supplies and services for catch basin cleaning, solicitation number 26S-421-53.
The work consists of removing accumulated dirt, refuse, and debris from approximately 2,800 catch basins, drainage manholes, and gutter mouths of curb inlets, and disposing of the materials at a Town-provided site. Vendors must supply sufficient equipment, including orange peel type and/or vactor basin cleaners, maintain a minimum of two catch basin cleaners with proof of ownership or signed lease, and utilize smartphones for electronic data collection and web-based inspection forms. Bids are due by April 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the DPW/Engineering Division, Town Hall Annex, 25 Center Street, Burlington, MA 01803. A bid bond of 5 percent is required, and the contract is subject to MGL Chapter 30B and Massachusetts prevailing wage laws.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible and responsive bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Catch Basin Cleaning
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Form of General Bid
- Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Bid Form
- Total Bid Price
- Contractor Reference
- Contractor Certification
- Bid bond of five (5) percent
- Submit to
- https://www.burlington.org/Bids.aspx
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Burlington, MA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Burlington?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 8, 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: https://www.burlington.org/Bids.aspx. For questions, contact Rachel Leonardo.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Burlington 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 Rachel Leonardo at (781) 270-1676. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Catch Basin Cleaning. 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 responsible and responsive bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Burlington?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Burlington are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Burlington 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: Form of General Bid, Acknowledgement of Addenda, Bid Form, Total Bid Price, Contractor Reference, Contractor Certification, bid bond of five (5) percent. Review the full document from Town of Burlington for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Burlington, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
