Snow & Ice Removal at Bus Stops

Howard County, Maryland's Office of Procurement and Contract Administration is requesting bids for snow and ice removal services at select Regional Transit Administration (RTA) bus stops within the County under an Invitation for Bid, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. A remote pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT; attendance is not required.

The scope covers high-quality, prompt, and ongoing snow and ice removal at priority RTA bus stops, including adjacent sidewalks and walkways. The County will establish a priority completion listing for included bus stops to minimize disruptions to transit services.

The contract term is one year with five one-year renewal options, for a potential total of six years. The award type is a lump sum contract; an estimated bid value is not specified. Liquidated damages provisions apply to the contract.

Required submissions include IFB forms, the 2026 Living Wage certification, a Contractor Qualification Form, and an EBO (Emerging Business Opportunity) Participation Form, submitted electronically through the PlanetBids Vendor Portal. Questions are due October 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Offers must remain valid for 120 calendar days from the bid due date.

Contact: Michael Decker, Howard County Office of Procurement and Contract Administration, 410-313-6375 or mdecker@howardcountymd.gov.