Snow Removal and Deicing Services, On-Call

Baltimore County, Maryland is requesting bids for on-call snow removal and deicing services on County roadways, with bids due November 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and questions due November 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Contractors must provide all vehicles (plow and spreader equipped), operators, fuel, and related equipment; the County supplies rock salt. The scope spans the snow season from November 1 through April 30 annually. Contractors must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week on an on-call basis, with a minimum four-hour payment guarantee per call-out. Bidders must submit equipment listings with photographs, proof of insurance, three professional references, and evidence of past experience with similar government contracts.

Pricing is structured as hourly rates by equipment class, ranging from four-wheel drive pickup trucks to large front-end loaders, submitted on the County's price sheet. Minimum payment guarantees are $3,000 for Class V or greater dump trucks and $1,500 for four-wheel drive pickups. Post-season retainer fees of $750 for dump trucks and $500 for pickup trucks are paid upon successful contract completion and timely invoice submission by April 30. General liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence and automobile liability coverage of $1 million are required, with Baltimore County named as additional insured.

The contract term is one year with up to four additional one-year renewal options under the same terms and conditions. A mandatory pre-season meeting will be held to review requirements and timelines before the snow season begins. Contractors are subject to vehicle inspections and performance evaluations by the Bureau of Highways.