2026-2028 street sweeping

The Town of Orange, Connecticut is requesting bids for street sweeping services covering a 2026–2028 contract period, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The scope is rental of power sweepers with operators and all necessary appurtenances for sweeping approximately 50 to 100 centerline miles of town roads annually, including both gutter lines and removal of all materials normally found on roadways including residual stone from chip sealing.

Contractors must maintain at least two operational sweepers and one backup sweeper with capability for timely maintenance and repair. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with weekend and holiday work requiring prior approval. Work must commence within 48 hours of notice to proceed. The town will provide dump trucks with operators for material removal and traffic control as necessary.

Contractors must submit project references, a non-collusive affidavit, and completed bid forms in a sealed envelope. Pricing shall be submitted on a per-mile and per-hour basis for both contract years (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, and July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028), with payment made upon completion and acceptance of work. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance including $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 auto liability, and $500,000 workers' compensation limits, naming the Town as an additional insured. Performance and payment bonds are not required. No prevailing wage requirements apply.

The town considers residency and business location as award factors. Bidders delinquent in taxes or fees to the town will be deemed non-responsible. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor informalities. Bid opening and award decision by the Board of Selectmen is scheduled for October 14, 2026. Questions must be submitted by email to the Director of Public Works at bbrinton@orange-ct.gov.