Snow Removal - Parking Lots

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) is soliciting competitive sealed bids for supplemental snow removal services at AACPS parking lots under a firm, fixed-price contract, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. AACPS is the fourth largest school district in Maryland, serving approximately 85,000 students across 130 schools and specialty education centers. The solicitation encourages minority and small business enterprises and veteran-owned businesses to respond; awards may be made to in-state businesses or certified minority enterprises in tie-bid situations.

The scope covers snow removal operations at multiple AACPS parking lots. There is no guaranteed amount of work; contractors are paid only for work performed upon request and for standby fees of $500 per occurrence when placed on standby and subsequently cancelled. Hourly operating rates are established by equipment type, ranging from $110 per hour for pickup trucks with snowplows to $215 per hour for large loaders, with rates including operator, fuel, oil, maintenance, cell phones, insurance, and overhead. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of relevant snow removal experience via qualifications affidavit, maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million, business auto liability insurance of at least $1 million, and workers' compensation insurance with statutory benefits as required by Maryland law. Bidders must submit financial statements, completed bid worksheets with equipment details and three photographs of each piece of equipment, and compliance documentation.

The contract term is not to exceed two years from award, with AACPS retaining the right to extend for an additional one-year period at current yearly pricing. AACPS reserves the right to award contracts to multiple contractors and to adjust quantities as required. Questions are due August 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Contract award is anticipated on or about October 21, 2026.