Snow Removal Services

Peoria County is requesting proposals for snow removal services at four County facilities in Peoria, Illinois under RFP #05-04-26, with sealed proposals due June 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. An EEO certification number from the City of Peoria is required upon contract award.

Snow removal and ice melt application are triggered at accumulations exceeding one inch at the Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria County Jail/Sheriff's Office, Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center, and Peoria County Animal Protection Services. Contractors must supply all labor, equipment, supplies, and materials. Pricing shall be submitted on a per-event basis for each location plus hourly rates for miscellaneous snow removal, equipment operators, and off-site tipping fees.

The contract runs approximately ten months from October 1, 2026 through June 1, 2027, with four optional twelve-month renewal periods available upon mutual agreement. The County reserves the right to award to a single or multiple vendors.

Evaluation uses a weighted scoring system: 60 points to cost, 20 points to available equipment, and 20 points to similar contract experience. The highest-scoring proposal receives the award regardless of bid price ranking.

Contractors must carry comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation, general liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate), auto liability ($1,000,000), and umbrella coverage ($2,000,000). Bidders must provide certificates of insurance, three business references with one year of relevant snow removal experience, company history, and equipment inventory lists. Certified payroll documentation demonstrating compliance with state and federal minimum wage requirements is required. The County performs bi-monthly inspections and retains the right to cancel with ten days' written notice if service standards are not maintained.

Written questions were due June 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. Proposals must be submitted to Peoria County Courthouse Purchasing Office, Room 501, 324 Main Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602.