848227snowHwd.pdf
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- Snow & Ice Removal at Bus Stops State and local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 2027-14
- Issued by
- Howard County, Maryland
About this file
This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by Howard County, Maryland's Office of Procurement and Contract Administration for snow and ice removal services at select Regional Transit Administration (RTA) bus stops. The County seeks a qualified contractor to provide high-quality, prompt, and ongoing snow and ice removal services at priority bus stops, including adjacent sidewalks and walkways, to minimize disruptions to public transit services. The County will establish a priority completion listing for included bus stops. The bid was posted on September 18, 2026, with bids due on October 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM (EDT). A remote pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM (EDT), with attendance not required. An online question-and-answer period is available with a deadline of October 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM (EDT). The contract term is one year with five one-year renewal options, for a potential total of six years. Responses must be submitted electronically through the PlanetBids Vendor Portal.
The award type is a lump sum contract, with an estimated bid value to be determined by submitted proposals. Required submission documents include IFB forms, the 2026 Living Wage certification, Contractor Qualification Form, and EBO (Emerging Business Opportunity) Participation Form. The offer is valid for 120 calendar days from the bid due date. Contact for this opportunity is Michael Decker at the Howard County Office of Procurement and Contract Administration, reachable at 410-313-6375 or mdecker@howardcountymd.gov. Liquidated damages provisions apply to this contract, though specific terms are not detailed in the summary provided.
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Howard County, Office of Procurement
Opportunity Detail
Snow & Ice Removal at Bus Stops IFB 2027-14
Title Snow & Ice Removal at Bus Stops Invitation # IFB 2027-14
Posting Date 09/18/2026 4:32 PM (EDT) Project Stage Bidding Bid Due Date 10/28/2026 11:00 AM (EDT)
Response Format Electronic
Type Bid Response Types Line Items
IFB Required Forms (required) Living Wage 2026 (required) Contractor Qualification Form (required) EBO Participation Form (required)
Type of Award Lump Sum Categories 96872 - SNOW & ICE REMOVAL SERVICES
Department Office of Procurement and Contract Admin Address 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive
Suite 226 Columbia, Maryland 21046
County Howard
Offer Valid 120 Calendar Days
10/11/26, 3:14 PM PlanetBids Vendor Portal https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/27996/bo/bo-detail/146333 1/3
Pre-Bid Meeting Information
Online Q&A
Contact Information
Description
Liquidated Damages Estimated Bid Value Start/Delivery Date
Project Duration One year with 5 one-year renewals
Pre-Bid Meeting Yes Meeting Type Remote
Date & Time 10/01/2026 10:00 AM (EDT) Meeting Link View link
Attendance Required No
Online Q&A Yes Q&A Deadline 10/08/2026 3:00 PM (EDT)
Contact Info Michael Decker 410-313-6375 mdecker@howardcountymd.gov
Bids to Owner's Agent
Scope of Services Howard County, Maryland (the “County”) seeks a qualified firm (the “Contractor”) to furnish snow and ice removal services at select RTA bus stops within the County.
10/11/26, 3:14 PM PlanetBids Vendor Portal https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/27996/bo/bo-detail/146333 2/3 https://howardcountymd.webex.com/howardcountymd/j.php?MTID=me4a6c2a61e7649e302d5616219e2427b
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Work is limited to select priority bus stops as well as sidewalks and walkways adjacent to or near the bus stops. To minimize disruptions to services provided to the public, it is essential to provide high quality, prompt and ongoing snow and ice removal services at select RTA bus stops within the County.
The County shall establish a priority of completion listing for RTA bus stops included in the snow and ice removal contract in an efficient and timely manner.
Other Details Notes
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