Snow Plowing Services at the: SPARTA NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY

The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) Purchasing Unit is soliciting bids for snow plowing services at the Sparta National Guard Armory located at 602 East Division Street in Sparta, Wisconsin. The contract covers snow removal services from November 1, 2017, through March 31, 2018, with potential for three additional one-year renewals. Specific service requirements include plowing the parking lot, clearing sidewalks and entryways, and providing on-call salting and sanding services. Contractors must submit pricing for three snowfall categories: 2" to 5.9", 6" to 9.9", and 10" or more, with separate line items for lot plowing and sidewalk/entryway clearing. Snow removal must be completed before 7:00 a.m., with a preferred plowing window between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Bidders must demonstrate at least two years of commercial snow plowing experience and provide two to four references from similar projects completed within the past two years. The bid response deadline is October 17, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. CDT, and a mandatory pre-bid site visit must be arranged with Bill Owens, the Area Buildings and Grounds Supervisor.

The procurement offers preferential considerations for certain business classifications, including a 5% preference for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVBs), and Work Centers for persons with severe disabilities. Bidders must be certified through the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program to qualify for these preferences. Contractors are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance with minimum coverage limits from a Wisconsin-licensed insurer rated A1 by AM Best. The contract includes specific compliance requirements, such as certifying that materials were manufactured predominantly in the United States and adhering to federal debarment regulations. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the pricing will be evaluated on a per-snowfall basis, with the award going to the lowest cost responsible and responsive bidder. The DMA reserves the right to terminate the contract with 10 days written notice for performance issues or immediately for health and safety concerns. Contractors must also be prepared to repair any property damage by May 1 following each contract season and are prohibited from applying fuel surcharges during the contract term.