Sidewalk Snow Nuisance Abatement

The City of Urbana, Illinois is requesting bids for sidewalk snow removal and de-icing services under ITB 2026-192, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 3:15 p.m. and questions due July 24 at 5:00 p.m. Services will be performed on an "as requested" and "where requested" basis on city-owned public sidewalks where property owners have not complied with the Sidewalk Snow and Ice Ordinance (Urbana City Code Sections 11-65 et seq.).

The contractor must provide all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, fuel, de-icing chemicals, and related items to complete work within twenty-four hours of written electronic notification. The contract term is three years with a possible extension for a fourth year. The City will issue written electronic notices specifying addresses and requested services. Pricing shall be submitted on a line-item basis via completed worksheets, and awards will be made to vendors offering the lowest unit cost for individual line items. The City reserves the right to make awards to multiple vendors or issue no award for certain line items.

Insurance requirements include commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), workers' compensation coverage, automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and umbrella or excess liability ($5,000,000). Bidders must submit a W-9 form, certify compliance with prevailing wage obligations, equal employment opportunity provisions, tax compliance, and non-discrimination standards. Equal Employment Opportunity certification with the City may be required depending on contract value and fiscal year cumulative amounts. Successful contractors must execute the City-provided contract and deliver required documentation within fifteen days of award notice. A non-mandatory bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Proposals are to be submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal at https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/urbanaillinois. Awards will be made within ninety calendar days of submission.