Snowplowing Svcs Req for Bid.docx

LAPEER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS

FOR SNOWPLOWING SERVICES

2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR

Lapeer Community Schools is accepting sealed bids for snow removal services for the 2018-2019 school year. The purpose of this request for bid is to help determine the vendor best equipped to provide snow removal services. Bid packages will be available on the Lapeer Community Schools’ website (www.lapeerschools.org) beginning Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

DATE DUE:

Written bids must be returned in a sealed envelope to Lapeer Community Schools, 250 Second Street, Lapeer, MI 48446, Attn: Mark Misener and clearly marked “SNOWPLOW BIDS”. Bids are due no later than 9:00 AM, EST, Monday, September 24, 2018 at the Administration and Services Center. Late responses will not be considered. All bids will be opened and read aloud in Meeting Room “C” of the Administration and Services Center Building.

DISCLAIMER:

This request for bid does not commit Lapeer Community Schools to any specific course of action. Lapeer Community Schools reserves the right to not select any bidder or not purchase any goods and/or services resulting from this bid request.

CONTRACT:

The written bid shall include a contract for all materials and services provided, including all equipment that is owned and used to fill this contract. An insurance certificate for liability insurance and workers compensation insurance naming Lapeer Community Schools as insured must accompany the contract.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Required Services:

1. The contractor shall provide snow removal services at each contracted site for snow accumulation amounts of two (2) or more inches.

2. Contractors are required to remove snow from parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks.

3. Contractors are not to remove snow located within three (3) feet of doors.

4. Contractors must exercise care to avoid contact with buildings and other structures in and around the buildings. All damages to District facilities must be reported to the Supervisor of Facilities on the day of the occurrence.

5. Contractors are responsible for placing flags at obstacles in and around the facilities to mark such obstacles. Such placement should take place in advance of the plowing season.

6. Contractors must meet time requirements provided on the attached sheet for completion of the work at each site.

7. No equipment is to be used that is larger than a skidster and a pick-up truck with blade unless authorized by the Supervisor of Facilities.

8. All contractors must provide phone numbers where they can be reached 24 hours a day.

On Call Services:

The Supervisor of Facilities may call for additional services to include:

1. Salt application. Please provide unit pricing with your bid package.

2. Sidewalk snow removal outside of contract.

3. Snow removal for accumulation of less than two (2) inches.

4. Request for snow removal services at additional sites designated as “back-up” sites in your contract.

5. Request for heavy equipment removal of snow; please provide hourly rates and equipment available for use with bid package.