Snow Plowing & Ice Control Services

The Borough of Netcong, New Jersey is requesting proposals for snow plowing and ice control services for municipal roadways and public areas, with proposals due August 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Prevailing wage requirements under the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act apply, and contractors must obtain Public Works Contractor Registration.

The contractor shall furnish and operate one four-wheel-drive pickup truck with an eight-foot power angle plow; two four-wheel-drive dump trucks (minimum GVWR 18,000 pounds) with nine-foot power angle plows; one single-axle dump truck (minimum five-yard capacity) with a ten-foot power angle plow; and one tailgate spreader with operator, including salt and sand material when specifically requested. All equipment comes complete with operators, fuel, maintenance, and insurance. Services cover Routes 1, 2, and 3 on the Borough's snow route map plus any additional streets, parking areas, or public facilities designated by the Superintendent of Public Works. Contractors must maintain 24-hour availability and respond with all equipment within one hour of notification. Call-out occurs when snow accumulation reaches five inches at Borough Hall or when the Superintendent determines conditions warrant deployment. The contract term runs October 1 through April 30 each winter season, renewable for up to four additional one-year terms subject to mutual agreement and fund availability.

Bidders submit hourly equipment rates and a seasonal guaranteed-availability payment, the latter serving as a minimum payment if total hourly billings fall below that amount. The contract is firm fixed-price with no price escalation. A bid guarantee of 10% of total bid price (not to exceed $20,000) is required. Upon award, bidders must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of contract value. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, general liability ($1,000,000/$2,000,000 combined single limit), and automobile liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence). Failure to respond within one hour of call-out triggers liquidated damages of $250 per occurrence plus reimbursement of replacement-service costs. Bids must include non-collusion affidavits, corporate disclosure statements, and stockholder certificates. The Borough will not pay New Jersey State Sales and Use Tax or service charges such as interest and late fees.