Request for Snowplowing Services

Lapeer Community Schools is seeking bids for snowplowing services for the 2018-2019 school year across multiple school locations. The procurement involves comprehensive snow removal services for parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks, with specific requirements for snow accumulations of 2 inches or more. Contractors must be available 24 hours a day and use equipment no larger than a skidster and pickup truck with blade, unless otherwise authorized. The scope includes snow removal for multiple school sites grouped into Site Group A, with specific completion time requirements ranging from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM depending on the location. Bid submissions are due by 9:00 AM EST on September 24, 2018, at the Administration & Services Center located at 250 Second Street, Lapeer, MI 48446. Key evaluation criteria include unit pricing for snow removal (for 2-6 inches and over 6 inches of accumulation), salt application rates, heavy equipment hourly rates, and sidewalk snow removal hourly rates. Bidders must submit a notarized Familial Disclosure Statement, and bids without this document will be automatically rejected.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide proof of liability and workers compensation insurance, with Lapeer Community Schools named as an insured party. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the bid documents include detailed pricing requirements for various snow removal services and equipment. Interested vendors can obtain bid packages from the Lapeer Community Schools website starting September 12, 2018, and can direct questions to Mark Misener, Supervisor of Facilities & Grounds, at (810) 614-2839. The school district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, providing flexibility in the final contractor selection. No information about incumbent vendors or existing technology integration is provided in the procurement documents. Potential bidders should carefully review all requirements, including the site-specific snow removal timing and equipment restrictions, to ensure compliance with the district's needs.