Snow Plowing Services at the: TOMAH NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY

The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) Purchasing Unit is seeking a qualified snow plowing services contractor for the Tomah National Guard Armory located at 520 Mill Street in Tomah, Wisconsin. The procurement involves comprehensive snow removal services for parking lots, sidewalks, and entryways, including on-call salting and sanding services. The initial contract period runs from November 1, 2017, through March 31, 2018, with potential for three additional one-year renewal periods. Contractors must complete snow plowing services prior to 7:00 a.m. when two or more inches of snow is present, with preferred plowing occurring between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Bidders are required to be commercial snow plowing companies with a minimum of two years of experience and must provide two to four professional references from similar projects completed within the past two years. The quotation was due on October 17, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. CDT, with submissions accepted via fax or email. Evaluation criteria include lowest cost for responsible and responsive bidders, with prices to remain firm through June 30, 2018.

The solicitation includes several set-aside designations and preferences for specific business types. Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVBs) may receive a 5% price preference. Additional considerations are given to veteran-owned businesses, small businesses (with less than $1.5 million in gross annual sales), and Work Centers employing persons with severe disabilities. Bidders must certify that services are performed in the United States and that materials are American-made. Contractors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage with a minimum AM Best rating of A1 through a Wisconsin-licensed provider. The contract mandates that vendor vehicles be clearly identified and backup equipment must be available at all times. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests the contract will cover snow removal services for the entire winter season at the Tomah National Guard Armory, with pricing structured on a per-snowfall basis for different snow accumulation levels (2-5.9 inches, 6-9.9 inches, and 10 inches or more).