Snow Removal Services 2026 – 2027 Winter Season
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2026-09B
- State
- New Jersey
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
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About this opportunity
Bridgewater Township, Somerset County, New Jersey is soliciting sealed bids for on-call snow plowing and salting services for the 2026–2027 winter season under Contract 2026-09B, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Township Municipal Building, Conference Room 102A, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, New Jersey.
The contractor must respond to snow calls within two hours of notification to the Department of Public Works and plow assigned township roads to visible pavement from curb to curb throughout each snow event. A mandatory one-hour site visit with the Superintendent of Public Works to review assigned plow routes and operational expectations must occur prior to the season, with reimbursement capped at $80.00. Work is governed by Union agreements regarding employee release times at the end of each event.
Required equipment includes twelve 4WD pickup trucks (F250 or equivalent) with 8-foot plow blades and six 4WD dump trucks (F550 Mason or larger) with 9-foot or larger plow blades and three-cubic-yard salters, all equipped with yellow 360-degree warning lights. Bidders submit hourly rates including driver cost for each vehicle type, with optional additional equipment listed separately. Operating hours are counted from sign-in at the Public Works Building to sign-out; the Township provides GPS units.
The contractor assumes full liability for equipment damage and damages to township or private property caused by negligence, with repair costs deductible from payments due. Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability at $1,000,000 combined single limits, and Workers Compensation as required by New Jersey law are mandatory. A bid guarantee of ten percent of total bid price (not to exceed $20,000) and a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount are required. Bidders must provide three professional references from the past three years and comply with New Jersey prevailing wage requirements, Public Works Contractor Registration, EEO/Affirmative Action regulations, and all state and local procurement laws. The Governing Body is scheduled to take action on November 5, 2026.
Opportunity text
SCOPE OF WORK To secure a contract(s) for snow plowing services on an on-call basis dependent upon the character of the annual snow season as to the frequency and quantity of snow fall, including sanding or salting of Township roads. The Township has a need for a Contractor. to provide plowing and salting services for the 2026-2027 Seasons. When called out the Contractor is to be responsible for the any areas specified by the Superintendent or his/her designee, during the snow event, see attached map. The Township will provide as much notice as possible but in emergency situations the contractor must report into DPW. within two (2) hours of a call. PROCEDURE The Contractor shall plow all streets that are assigned by the Superintendent of Public Works, or his designee, and keep them accessible throughout the event. Subsequently, the roadway must be cleaned to visible pavement from curb to curb. Per agreement with Union, the Contractor shall stop work when the Union Membership is released at end of event. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Whenever the word contractor is used, it shall refer to the person or persons, company or corporation furnishing the services required. In case of failure on the part of the contractor to comply with the terms of the contract, the Bridgewater Township Department of Public Works may proceed to take appropriate action deemed reasonable under the circumstances.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| bridgewater 2026-09B_ 3rd Party Snow Plowing Bid Specification.pdf |
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