Snow and Ice Removal and Anti-Icing Services

Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, Bureau of Highways is requesting bids for snow and ice removal and anti-icing services on County roadways under IFB SOL000015, with bids due April 30, 2027. No specific work quantities are guaranteed; the County compensates contractors only for work performed at its discretion. The contract term runs from execution through April 30, 2027, with services primarily needed between October 17 and April 30 annually. The County may renew the contract for up to nine additional one-year periods at its discretion, contingent on appropriation of funds.

Contractors must provide all labor, supervision, and equipment for snow removal, ice control, and preventative anti-icing operations under the Director of Public Works' general supervision. Work is performed on Anne Arundel County roadways. Bidders must submit completed packages including equipment forms, insurance certificates, vehicle photographs, signed agreements, and notarized affidavits. Equipment inspections and calibrations are required. Contractors must maintain 24/7 on-call availability with response times under two hours for night callouts and under three hours for day callouts, and must attend a mandatory Winter Maintenance Meeting.

Compensation consists of hourly operating rates for equipment (ranging from $85 per hour for a 4x4 foreman truck to $500 per hour for a self-propelled snow blower with 5,000 TPH capacity), a four-hour minimum per callout, and up to one hour travel time. Retainer fees range from $200 for a foreman truck to $2,500 for heavy-duty tri-axle dump trucks with spreaders, paid in two equal installments by December 1 and April 15. Sole proprietors are limited to one vehicle; other contractors may submit up to twelve anti-icing vehicles and seven wheel loaders for retainer eligibility. The County provides all salt, salt brine, and anti-icing materials and may purchase additional salt brine at $0.45 per gallon. The County will host informational workshops and presentations throughout the year with opportunities for individual appointments with the Purchasing Agent.