Snow Removal Services - CT State Community College - Northwestern Campus

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities is requesting proposals for snow removal services at CT State Community College's Northwestern Campus in Winsted, with proposals due September 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM. This is a rebid opportunity.

The scope covers snow plowing, removal, sanding, and de-icing for all driveways and parking lots across an 8-building campus spread over half a mile. Services are required seven days per week during any snow event. The contractor must complete surface treatment (no plowing) for accumulations of 0.9 inches or less, and full plowing with salting, sanding, and de-icing for accumulations of 1 inch or more. All snow removal must be completed and deposited in designated areas within 12 hours after snowfall ends and before 6:00 AM of the next business day. The contractor supplies all equipment, materials, and personnel.

The contract term is three years from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2029, with two optional 12-month renewal periods by mutual agreement. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract term unless adjusted for Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-57f standard wage rate increases, with labor cost increases allowed only when documented. The contractor must submit a detailed price schedule including per-storm costs for various snow accumulation ranges, authorized additional sanding and salt/de-icing applications, and hourly rates for on-site and off-site removal.

The contractor must carry $1 million Combined Single Limit commercial general liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance meeting statutory requirements. Evaluation criteria include cost and rate reasonableness, depth and quality of experience with similar services, quality of proposed service plans, equipment quality and quantity, references, and demonstrated ability to comply with Connecticut contracting requirements. The RFP requires documentation of good faith efforts regarding minority business participation, though no specific set-aside is identified.

Public proposal opening is September 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM. No pre-bid meeting or site visit is required. The contact is Richard Piotrowski at 860-723-0683 or richard.piotrowski@ct.edu. Payment terms are Net 45 Days.