300 NP Snow Removal for MoraineBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for snow removal services at Moraine Nature Preserve and Moraine Storage Building in Valparaiso under RFQ 0000087881, with bids due August 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The contract spans four years commencing December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2030, with no renewal option beyond the initial four-year term.

The scope covers snow removal from roads, residence, and storage areas at two locations. Service is triggered by snowfall thresholds — one removal pass per 2–6 inches, two passes for 8–12 inches, three passes for 14–18 inches, and so forth — with a maximum of 35 passes annually from November through April. Bidders must quote a per-pass firm price that cannot be adjusted after award.

MWBE and IVOSB participation goals apply: 8% minority participation, 11% women participation, and 3% Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise participation. The state also offers preferences for U.S. Manufactured Product, Indiana Business, Indiana Manufactured, and recycled-content vendors where responsive.

All quoted prices must remain firm for 30 calendar days after the due date and be inclusive of all applicable charges. Responses exceeding $75,000 require manual signatures and cannot be submitted by fax; all other bids may be emailed or faxed to Nicholas Ramsey at nrramsey@dnr.in.gov or 317-972-3275. Questions must be submitted at least seven days prior to the due date. Awardees must register with the Procurement Division within five business days of notification or the award will be canceled. Contractors must carry commercial general liability insurance ($700,000 per person / $5,000,000 per occurrence), errors and omissions coverage ($1,000,000), and cyber liability insurance.