SNOW REMOVAL FOR HEARTLAND BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE

Heartland Behavioral Healthcare, located in Massillon, Ohio, is seeking competitive bids for comprehensive seasonal snow removal and ice management services covering their entire hospital grounds. The procurement targets snow plowing, sidewalk clearing, de-icing, and emergency winter maintenance services for patient and staff parking areas, access roads, sidewalks, and emergency entrances. The contract requires a zero-tolerance snow removal approach for accumulations over one inch, with service triggers based on Akron-Canton airport snow reports. Mandatory site walk-throughs are scheduled between September 22-26, 2025, with visits possible from 8:30am to 12pm, and contractors must contact Doug Eshler to schedule. Bidders must submit detailed proposals specifying service areas and types of services (deicing only or snow removal and deicing), and the due date for submissions is October 3, 2025. Contractors must demonstrate capability to provide all necessary equipment including trucks, plows, snow blowers, and de-icing agents, and must be prepared to respond within one hour of special requests. Key evaluation criteria will likely include response time, equipment readiness, and comprehensive site coverage.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the contract requires thorough documentation of subcontractors and mandates strict operational protocols. Contractors must use only approved de-icing materials like calcium chloride, maintain clear fire hydrants and access points, and prevent snow accumulation around critical areas. The contract appears to have an event-based pricing structure with different rates for snow removal and ice treatments. Contractors will be responsible for repairing any damage caused during snow removal services and must prioritize safety, particularly during critical shift changes at 7:00am, 3:00pm, and 11:00pm. Although no specific budget range is provided, vendors should be prepared to offer competitive pricing for comprehensive winter maintenance services across the entire Heartland Behavioral Healthcare campus. Successful bidders must demonstrate professional capabilities, equipment readiness, and a commitment to maintaining safe and accessible premises throughout the winter season.