Saco FMS #1 Snow Removal 10_29_24.pdf.crdownload

The document is a solicitation for snow removal services issued by the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans & Emergency Management (DVEM) Military Bureau for the Field Maintenance Shop #1 (FMS#1) located in Saco, York County. The procurement covers snow plowing and sanding services for approximately 5 acres of pavement, gravel, and compound areas, with snow removal triggered by accumulations of 2 inches or more. The initial contract term runs from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026, with potential two-year extensions possible through October 31, 2030. A mandatory pre-bid tour is scheduled for September 23, 2025, with final quotations due by 4:00 p.m. on October 6, 2025.

The contract requires bidders to submit comprehensive pricing for primary and alternate snow removal services, including hourly rates for supplemental work. Vendors must maintain specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in general liability insurance, state-minimum workers' compensation, and a $500,000 business auto policy with snow plowing coverage. Payment will be structured in six equal monthly installments from November through April. The evaluation criteria will focus on best value, with pricing being a key factor after confirming compliance with technical specifications. The bid sheet provides options for one-year, two-year, and potentially five-year contract terms, suggesting flexibility in contract duration. No specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, and there are no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises.