Snow Removal Services

St. Joseph Public Schools in Berrien County, Michigan is requesting sealed bids for snow removal services across seven district locations, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Central Administration offices.

The scope covers snow plowing, removal, and salting at the Central Administration Building, St. Joseph High School, Upton Middle School, Brown Elementary, EP Clarke Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and St. Joseph Transportation facility. Snow removal is triggered when snowfall exceeds 1.5 inches of heavy snow or 2 inches of light snow on school days, with service completion deadlines ranging from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. depending on location. The contract includes provisions for additional weekend and holiday services on an hourly or extra-push basis determined upon award. Pricing must be submitted on the district's bid form broken down by building and service type, including cost per push for snow removal, playground shoveling where applicable, and salt application.

Bidders must submit a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount. The successful awardee must provide a 100 percent labor, material, and performance bond from a Michigan-licensed bonding company and maintain workers' compensation insurance; property and liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence; and auto insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence through an A-VII rated carrier or better. All prices are F.O.B. St. Joseph, Michigan, exempt from state and federal taxes, and remain firm for at least 90 days from bid opening. Award is pending Board of Education approval at their next regularly scheduled meeting.