Snow and Ice Removal for DES

Harford County Department of Procurement is requesting bids on snow and ice removal services for Department of Emergency Services locations throughout Harford County, Maryland under IFB 27-032, with bids due July 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST via the Euna Procurement portal and questions due June 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.

The scope covers clearing parking lots, sidewalks, walkable areas, steps, and ramps at five DES facilities: the Ady Road Complex, Hazmat/TRT Station, North Harford EMS Station, Radio Shop, and Belcamp/Riverside Fire Station. Services must be performed as needed with parking lots and sidewalks clear 30 to 60 minutes before shift changes at 7:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 11:00 PM. Pricing is quoted on an hourly basis for specified equipment types (multi-purpose vehicles, dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, skid loaders, pickup trucks, ATVs), supervisor/management fees, and labor, with a two-hour minimum charge per mobilization event and hourly invoicing thereafter. The County supplies bulk rock salt and color-enhanced bagged magnesium chloride; contractors bear all other costs including fuel, equipment, materials, labor, mobilization, demobilization, and cleanup.

The contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with the County retaining exclusive options to extend for three additional one-year periods at the same terms and prices. All prices are fixed for the first year; price adjustments for renewal terms are limited to the lesser of CPI-U or 3 percent annually and require written notice 90 days in advance.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with consideration given to best interest to the County, quality and performance, conformity to specifications, delivery time, previous performance, vendor location, and references. Contractors must carry commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), commercial auto liability ($1,000,000), workers' compensation, and commercial umbrella ($1,000,000) coverage, naming Harford County as additional insured. No bid deposit, prequalification, or performance bonds are required. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 PM via Webex.