Snow Plowing Services at the: WHITEWATER NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY AND FIELD MAINTENANCE SHOP

The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) Purchasing Unit is soliciting bids for snow plowing services at the Whitewater National Guard Armory and Field Maintenance Shop located at 952 Universal Boulevard in Whitewater, Wisconsin. The procurement covers comprehensive snow removal services, including plowing of parking lots, removing snow from sidewalks and entryways, and providing on-call salting and sanding services. Bidders must be commercial snow plowing companies with a minimum of two years of experience and must submit two to four references demonstrating similar work completed in the past two years. The initial contract period runs from November 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019, with three possible one-year renewal options. Quotation submissions were due by September 18, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. CDT, with bids structured on a per-snowfall basis for three snow depth categories: 1 to 5.9 inches, 6 to 9.9 inches, and 10 inches or more. Snowfall depth determinations will be based on data from the University of Wisconsin weather monitoring site, and the contractor must invoice all work within 72 hours of service.

The procurement offers a five percent price preference for state-certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVBs), veteran-owned businesses, small businesses, and work centers. Contractors must maintain insurance coverage with a minimum AM Best rating of A-1 and provide a Certificate of Insurance prior to contract award. Subcontracting requires pre-approval by DMA, and all contractors must comply with federal debarment requirements and Wisconsin sales tax collection certification requirements. Bidders are encouraged to register through Wisconsin's VendorNet system for future opportunities and must confirm compliance with American-made service requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the pricing structure is fixed for the initial contract period with no fuel surcharges permitted. Vendors must identify their delivery timeframe in calendar days following order receipt and can assert various business certifications that may qualify them for the preference program.