Highway Sweeping Services

Dane County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for Highway Sweeping Services through Request for Bid (RFB) No. 2024-RFB-004-PR, specifically soliciting an operated Elgin Crosswind J Recirculating Air Sweeper with a 144-inch sweeping path. The procurement is for a comprehensive highway maintenance service where the contractor will provide a fully operational sweeper unit with qualified personnel. Key deliverables include sweeping services with precise time tracking, measured in half-hour increments from unloading to project completion. The county will provide traffic control and a material dumping area, while requiring the sweeper to be equipped with DOT-approved construction lights. Critical procurement dates include a vendor question submission deadline of January 8, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of January 11, 2024, at 2:00 pm. The proposed contract term spans from January 2024 through December 31, 2028, with potential annual renewals, and bidders must submit hourly unit costs and potential percentage increases for subsequent contract terms.

The solicitation includes provisions for local vendor preferences, potentially advantaging vendors from Dane County, surrounding counties, or Wisconsin. Bidders must provide a Certificate of Insurance and demonstrate compliance with local ordinances concerning non-discrimination, fair labor practices, and sustainability principles. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the county reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and negotiate contract terms. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and operational requirements. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the hourly rate-based pricing structure suggests flexibility in potential contract value. Vendors will be evaluated on their ability to provide a compliant sweeper unit, operational expertise, pricing structure, and adherence to local regulatory requirements.