Street Maintenance: Snow and Ice Removal Services for Tertiary Streets, Salt-Sand Spreading

The City of Newark, New Jersey, is seeking bids for Bid #2021-61, a street maintenance contract for snow and ice removal services on tertiary streets, including salt-sand spreading. The procurement is for a three-year term, running from November 1st through May 31st, with the solicitation targeting private contractors to provide vehicles and operators to support the Department of Public Works Division of Sanitation. Contractors must supply various vehicle types, including trucks with tailgate and V-box spreaders, heavy-duty trucks with plows, light-duty vehicles, front-end loaders, and snow carting services. All vehicles must be in good operating condition, equipped with full wheel chains and GPS systems, and operated by properly licensed drivers. The bid requires contractors to be available within two hours of notification and operate continuously until instructed to stop, with the City providing sand and salt materials. Electronic bids must be submitted through the ProcureNow portal by 10:15 am on November 4, 2021, with no late submissions accepted.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing is structured on a per-hour basis for different vehicle types, with consistent rates across the three-year contract period. Contractors will receive a seasonal guarantee payment of $1,000 per vehicle if services are not required, and standby time is compensated at $100 per hour with a minimum 3-hour threshold. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive pricing structure suggests a potentially significant investment in winter maintenance services. The bid includes mandatory compliance requirements such as anti-discrimination provisions and various certifications. Contractors must also maintain appropriate insurance coverage and meet specific vehicle and operational specifications outlined in the detailed bid documentation.