Sidewalk Snow Removal
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 4794
- State
- Michigan
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Robert West rwest@a2gov.org (734) 794-6000
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About this opportunity
The City of Ann Arbor Procurement Unit is requesting bids on supplemental sidewalk snow removal services under ITB 4794, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time.
The scope covers scattered sidewalk and midblock crosswalk clearing throughout Ann Arbor, with optional Downtown Development Authority (DDA) ramp and midblock crosswalk services. Sidewalk clearing must be completed within eight hours after snow stops falling when total storm accumulation reaches one inch or more or freezing rain occurs. For subsequent accumulation of one-half inch or greater, contractors must clear by 8:00 a.m. daily. DDA ramp and midblock crosswalk clearing is as-needed, with contractors required to begin within two hours of an agreed start time and complete all ramps within eight hours. All areas must be cleared to bare pavement. Contractors will be compensated on a per-push basis according to snow depth ranges (deicing only, 1"–2", 3"–5", 5"–8", and 8"–12"), with separate per-linear-foot pricing for additional sidewalk sections added during the contract period. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract term and must include all salt and deicer costs.
The initial contract term is one year with two optional one-year renewals (three years maximum), with cost escalators not to exceed three percent annually upon mutual agreement and written request. The City may award contracts for scattered sidewalks and midblock crosswalks, DDA ramps and crosswalks, or both.
Bidders must submit equipment lists, subcontractor information with response times, estimated completion times, and three professional references. All contractors must maintain minimum insurance of $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 Motor Vehicle Liability, comply with the City's non-discrimination and living wage ordinances, and be available 24 hours per day by phone and email throughout the winter contract period. Contractors are responsible for all equipment maintenance and damage claims resulting from operations. Bids are submitted to the City of Ann Arbor Procurement Unit, 301 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104.
Opportunity text
Scattered sidewalk and midblock crosswalk clearing will be required when total storm accumulation depth reaches 1" or more or the area receives freezing rain. Work shall not begin until after the snow stops falling. Contractors will be paid for one push per event based on the total storm accumulation. Sidewalk clearing shall be completed within 8 hours after the snow stops falling. In the event of blowing snow following the storm event or if a sidewalk is plowed in by City street plows or Contractor operations, and snow accumulates to a depth of one-half inch (1/2"), the Contractor shall cDDA ramp/midblock crosswalk clearing within the DDA will be as-needed. Every effort will be made to coordinate as far in advance as possible to establish a start time for this as-needed operation. The service will not begin until after the streets within the DDA are cleared. The service is meant to supplement property owners in final cleanup and removal of windrows left by street plowing operations. Contractors shall begin clearing these areas within 2 hours of the agreed upon start time. All ramps shall be cleared within 8 hours after the snow stops falling. Contractors are required to monitor weather forecasts throughout the winter contract period and shall be prepared to plow within the scheduled contract times. The Contractor shall make every effort to plow continuously from notice to proceed until the work is completed. The Contractor is required to notify the appropriate supervisor when plowing begins and/or is completed. All areas should be cleared to bare pavement. The Contractor is responsible for all damage done to public or private property as well as to any person as a result of its operations, and shall repair, replace, or compensate as directed at no cost to the City. The Contractor shall notify the city when they have completed their work. If the section does not meet the specifications, the city shall notify the contractor immediately with the deficiencies noted during the inspection and the contractor shall return to the section to fix the deficiencies. ontinue snow removal from sidewalks with all snow being removed by 8:00 a.m. daily. Contractor shall apply deicer products to these sidewalks as necessary.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sidewalk Snow Removal Services.pdf |
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