Snow Removal Services - CT State Community College - Northwestern Campus

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) is requesting proposals for snow removal, sanding, and deicing services at CT State Community College - Northwestern Campus in Winsted, Connecticut, with proposals due August 24, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection on July 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

The scope covers professional snow plowing and removal from driveways and parking lots across eight buildings spread over approximately half a mile, with service required seven days per week during snow events. The contractor must provide equipment, operators, and materials including sand and salt mixtures and de-icing products. Clearing thresholds are surface treatment only for dusting to 0.9 inches; 1 inch or more requires full plowing with salting, sanding, and de-icing. The contract term runs three years from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, with two optional twelve-month renewal periods by mutual agreement.

The contractor must carry $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit commercial general liability insurance, meet Connecticut worker's compensation requirements with the state named as additional insured, and comply with Connecticut General Statutes including nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity provisions. All employees require background checks at contractor expense; felony convictions and abuse registry incidents must be reported. Fees and costs must remain firm for the entire contract term unless adjusted per Connecticut General Statutes 31-57f regarding standard wage rate increases.

Evaluation criteria are cost and reasonableness of rates, depth and quality of experience, quality of service plans, equipment quality and quantity, references, and demonstrated ability to comply with state contracting requirements. Proposers must submit a narrative, contract proposal form, statement of qualifications, completed price schedule, references from five similar institutions, equipment listing with age and condition details, OPM Form 1 regarding campaign contributions, and Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities compliance form. The pre-bid meeting is at Founders Hall, Room 105, 4 Park Place East, Winsted, CT 06098, with attendance required and sign-in sheets to be completed. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM via email to Richard Piotrowski, Procurement Manager, with public opening on August 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM.