Snow Removal at Wichita Public Libraries

The City of Wichita's Public Works & Utilities Department, Facilities Division, is soliciting sealed bids under RFB #260271 for snow removal at six Wichita public libraries, with bids due November 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time through the City's Procurement Portal. The source names no set-aside, preference, or local-vendor requirement.

Bidders must submit flat-rate, per-occurrence pricing in three accumulation tiers: less than 2 inches, 2 to 6 inches, and more than 6 inches of snow and ice. The covered facilities are Advanced Learning Library, Alford Library, Angelou Library, Evergreen Library, Rockwell Library, and Westlink Library. Work includes clearing parking lots, walkways, and facility access by shoveling and ice melt, with no salt near vegetation. Contractors must clear areas before staff arrival when weather timing permits and maintain safe conditions during business hours. The contractor supplies all materials, labor, and snow removal equipment. Minimum qualifications include prior similar service experience, understanding of industry standards, appropriate equipment and labor capacity, and compliance with applicable laws. Municipal government experience is preferred but not required.

Required insurance is commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, comprehensive automobile liability of $1,000,000, statutory workers' compensation, and employers liability of $1,000,000. A certificate of insurance is due within ten days of award notification. Vendors must register with the Kansas Secretary of State before contract execution.

The term is one year, with two one-year renewal options by mutual agreement, and either party may cancel with thirty days' written notice. Award goes to the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor, and the City may award all, some, or none of the services to a single proposer. Payment follows detailed invoices itemizing labor hours and material costs.

Written questions are due November 4, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Central Time, with answers issued by addendum on November 6, 2026. City Council approval is tentatively scheduled for November 24, 2026.