RFQ Lewiston AFRC snowplowing

The State of Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management Military Bureau is procuring snow plowing and sanding services for the Lewiston Armed Forces Reserve Center (AFRC) facility located in Androscoggin County. The selected contractor will be responsible for clearing designated areas, including the Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Goddard Road, sidewalks, and concrete pads, no later than 6:00 am when there is 2 inches or more of precipitation, as well as sanding as needed and removing snow piles. The contract term is from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025, with two optional 2-year extension periods. A mandatory pre-bid site tour is scheduled for September 25, 2023, and quotations are due by October 3, 2024 at 4:00 pm local time. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder that meets all requirements, and pricing must be submitted on the provided excel form.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that requires integration. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the pricing information provided in the bid spreadsheet indicates the contract will be for a three-year term with potential extensions through October 31, 2029.