Snow Plowing Services at the: RICHLAND CENTER NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY

The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) Purchasing Unit is soliciting bids for snow plowing services at the Richland Center National Guard Armory located at 1350 Peebles Drive in Richland Center, Wisconsin. The procurement seeks a commercial snow plowing contractor to provide comprehensive winter maintenance services from November 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018, with potential for three additional one-year renewals. Required services include plowing the parking lot, clearing sidewalks, and removing snow in various snow depth categories (2"-5.9", 6"-9.9", and 10" or more), with mandatory completion by 7:00 a.m. when two or more inches of snow accumulates. Bidders must complete a mandatory pre-bid site visit and have at least two years of commercial snow plowing experience. The bid requires submission of a completed Bid Cover Sheet, Vendor Information Sheet, and References Sheet by October 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. CDT, with written questions accepted until October 10, 2017. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest cost responsible and responsive bidder, with contractors required to provide two to four references from similar jobs performed within the past two years.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference opportunities for specific business classifications. Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVBs), Veteran-Owned Businesses, and Small Businesses (defined as having less than $1.5 million in gross annual sales) may receive a 5% preference in evaluation. Additional certifications include Work Center status for employers of individuals with severe disabilities and verification of U.S.-based service and American-made materials. Bidders must register with VendorNet and provide a Certificate of Insurance with minimum coverage limits. The contract requires fixed pricing without fuel surcharges, with prices held firm through June 30, 2018. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, pricing will be submitted on a per-snowfall basis with separate rates for on-call salting and sanding services. The DMA reserves the right to terminate the contract with 10 days' written notice for performance issues or immediately for health and safety concerns, with the contractor responsible for any property damage resulting from snow plowing services.