Snow Removal Services - Zones 3 and 4

Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division is requesting bids for snow and ice removal services at designated sites in Zones 3 and 4, with bids due September 23, 2026. The contract period runs from award through June 30, 2027, with the County holding four optional one-year renewal terms.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in snow and ice removal services and provide references from three outside organizations. Services encompass clearing and treating entrances, sidewalks, stoops, stairways, parking areas, roadways, driveways, fire lanes, fire hydrants, dumpster areas, mailbox areas, storm drains, and permeable pavement locations per technical specifications in Attachment B. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance: statutory workers' compensation at $1,000,000 limits, commercial general liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence / aggregate.

All prices shall be firm for 365 days from contract award. Contractors must provide 60 days' advance notice of any price increases and submit written requests with supporting documentation to the Purchasing Agent for approval. The County will record snow and ice control activities through the Yeti application at no cost to the contractor; each contractor must designate a representative to attend annual salt calibration training provided by DPWES. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal at https://fairfaxcounty.bonfirehub.com, with bid acceptance valid for 90 days. The County reserves the right to award in the aggregate, by line item, by section, or by manufacturer to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. Contract obligations are subject to appropriations by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and performance will not commence until receipt of authorization from the County Purchasing Agent.