SGHC - Snow Removal Services 2026-2027

Spring Grove Hospital Center (SGHC) in Maryland is requesting bids on snow removal and de-icing services for the 2026-2027 winter season under IFB BPM059236, with bids due October 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET and questions due October 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. This is a small business preference procurement; a maximum 5% price preference applies to small businesses, up to 7% for veteran-owned small businesses, and 8% for disabled-veteran-owned small businesses under COMAR 21.11.01.05. No MBE or VSBE subcontracting goals apply.

The contractor must provide comprehensive snow and ice removal services for accumulation above two inches across the SGHC campus at 55 Wade Avenue, Catonsville, Maryland. The scope includes three designated entrance roads (Valley Road, Wade Avenue, Asylum Lane), all interior roads, 16 staff-only buildings, and 9 patient-care areas. The contractor must respond within one hour of hospital notification and complete clearing operations within two to three hours. Required equipment includes one five-ton truck with plow and spreader, one three-quarter-ton truck with hydraulic plow and spreader, two skid loaders with drivers, and two crews of four shovelers each. An on-site supervisor must be assigned during all operations. The hospital supplies deicing materials (salt and magnesium chloride). The contractor must maintain 24/7 availability, backup equipment, two current working telephone numbers, and attend a work initiation conference and pre-snowfall meetings.

Minimum qualifications include Maryland business licensure, General Liability insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Worker's Compensation insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile/Commercial Truck Insurance per Maryland requirements, legal work authorization, good standing with the State of Maryland, and compliance with the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act. The contract is a firm fixed-price single award with a six-month term. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price. A public bid opening is scheduled October 19, 2026 from 3:00 to 3:15 PM via Google Meet. Site visits are permitted Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.