WINTER MAINTENANCE

The City of Lansing Purchasing Office is seeking bids for a multi-year winter maintenance contract covering comprehensive snow plowing and salting operations throughout downtown Lansing locations. The procurement solicits services for maintaining sidewalks, streets, parking lots, parking structures, ramps, entrances/exits, and roofs across various municipal properties. Bidders must submit detailed proposals including time and material rates for plowing and salting, with specific hourly rates and equipment rental costs. The solicitation requires vendors to provide a comprehensive back-up plan in case of salt supply disruptions and demonstrate capability to maintain precise winter maintenance standards. Critical bid specifications include clearing specific areas during weekdays and weekends, ensuring continuous access, and maintaining safe transportation infrastructure. The bid is being distributed through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN), with sealed electronic submissions accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time on September 29, 2025. The contract includes a 3% annual increase and will cover multiple winter seasons.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) vendors, with explicit preference given to Lansing-based job providers and U.S. manufactured products. While specific budget ranges were not detailed in the documentation, the multi-year nature of the contract suggests a substantial ongoing investment in winter maintenance services. The city demonstrates a commitment to local economic development by prioritizing local vendors and creating opportunities for diverse business participation. Bidders will likely be evaluated on their ability to meet precise maintenance specifications, demonstrate responsive salt supply contingency plans, and provide competitive pricing structures. The solicitation appears designed to ensure comprehensive winter maintenance capabilities while supporting local economic interests and maintaining high-quality municipal infrastructure management.