Snow and Ice Removal 2025 - 2026

The City of Fort Collins, located in Larimer County, Colorado, is seeking qualified Service Providers for snow and ice removal through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 10216. The procurement covers comprehensive winter maintenance services for approximately 100 miles of city sidewalks, the Mason bike trail, park and ride lots, underpasses, and specific downtown locations. Service Providers must submit hourly rates for equipment and operators, which should include equipment, operator wages, and fuel costs. The city will utilize various equipment types including dump trucks, graders, loaders, ATVs, and walk-behind blowers to perform snow and ice removal services. The bid period is scheduled from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, with key dates including September 17, 2025, as the release date, September 26, 2025, as the deadline for questions, and October 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM MST as the bid submission deadline. Evaluation criteria will prioritize Service Providers based on price, availability, responsiveness, performance, and equipment suitability.

The City of Fort Collins encourages participation from disadvantaged business enterprises and explicitly prohibits discrimination in the bidding process. Electronic bid submissions are mandatory and must be submitted through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System, with alternative email submissions permitted. Bidders are required to provide a comprehensive equipment list, valid insurance certificates, and proof of workers' compensation coverage. The city reserves the right to select Service Providers on a storm-by-storm basis, with a preference for providers offering flexible equipment and presenting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the procurement suggests multiple awards will be made to responsive and responsible bidders. The city's approach indicates a flexible, competitive procurement strategy designed to ensure reliable winter maintenance services through a diverse pool of qualified Service Providers.