Snow Removal Service – BHP Properties

Boulder Housing Partners is requesting proposals for snow removal and ice mitigation services at multiple BHP-owned and managed properties throughout Boulder, Colorado, under RFP 04-2026, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. A mandatory site walk is scheduled for July 15, 2026 at the Golden West property (1055 Adams Circle, Boulder). BHP reserves the right to award to one or multiple contractors.

The scope encompasses snow and ice removal across senior housing communities (Priority One) and family housing communities (Priority Two), differentiated by service triggers and response times. Senior properties require one-hour response to trigger events and pretreatment upon forecasted freezing rain, hand shoveling at 1 inch of accumulation, and parking lot plowing at 2 inches, with continuous maintenance during storms. Family housing triggers hand shoveling at 2 inches and parking lot plowing at 3 inches. All work must achieve sidewalk and drive lane clearance within 24 hours after snowfall ends and comply with Boulder municipal codes and HUD Wage Rate Determinations for Boulder County.

Contractors must submit staffing plans, pricing using BHP's provided table, proof of insurance (General Liability, Workers Compensation, Automobile, and Pollution if applicable), three references, organizational charts, and criminal background certifications confirming no felony arrests or convictions within five years. Additional requirements include owner contact information, licensing details, and minority/women-owned business enterprise certifications if applicable. PERA retiree status is requested if applicable.

The contract term is one year with options to renew for two additional one-year terms. Award notification is expected by August 14, 2026. BHP reserves the right to terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice and to reject any proposal or negotiate fees. Proposals must be submitted via email to procurement@boulderhousing.org with subject line "RFP 04-2026 - Company Name."