Snow Removal Services

The District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, is soliciting bids on snow and ice hauling, removal, and plowing services under an IFB, with sealed bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The solicitation contemplates awarding multiple indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts based on firm-fixed unit prices.

The District will award across five aggregate equipment groups: Single-Axle Dump Trucks (Group A), Tandem Dump Trucks (Group B), Tri-Axle Dump Trucks (Group C), Graders and related equipment (Group D), and Specialty Equipment (Group E). Bidders select one or more groups and must meet minimum equipment and operator requirements specific to each group chosen; visual inspection and verification are required prior to award. Services cover snow operations during the annual support season from October 1 through March 31. The District will provide at least 4 to 6 hours' notice before a snow event, and contractors must maintain 24-hour, 7-day availability with adequate operators for continuous operations during major snow events. Scope excludes areas within the National Highway System.

Contracts carry a one-year base period with four optional one-year extensions, not to exceed five years total. Bidders must submit firm-fixed unit prices for all contract periods, a Vendor Information and Equipment Form with specific vehicle identifiers for each group, a signed copy of the District's specifications, and an Inspection Scheduling Form. Contracts exceeding $250,000 require a Subcontracting Plan demonstrating at least 35% subcontracting. Contracts of $300,000 or more are subject to First Source Employment Agreement requirements ensuring at least 51% of new hires are District residents. Contractors must carry $1,000,000 combined single-limit automobile liability, $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability with $2,000,000 aggregate, and $10,000,000 umbrella coverage. Liquidated damages apply for performance failures, capped at 10% of total contract value or 25% of the applicable snow event invoice, whichever is less. Payment is made on or before the 30th day after proper invoice receipt through the DC Vendor Portal on a monthly basis.