WS2273625786 - Supplemental Push Snow (Plow-Only Services) Winter Operations – Mechanical Snow Removal

Prince George's County, Maryland is soliciting supplemental push snow (plow-only) services for winter operations under a continuous open RFP with weekly submission cutoffs through February 28, 2027, with the operational season running December 15 through March 15 annually.

This is a plow-only contract with strict scope limitation: mechanical snow removal through vehicle-mounted plows and approved snow-pushing equipment only. De-icing, anti-icing, salting, sanding, and brine operations are procured under separate County contracts and are expressly excluded. The contractor furnishes all labor, supervision, equipment, vehicles, fuel, maintenance, and incidentals necessary for continuous mechanical push snow operations on County-assigned routes and facilities.

Award is qualifications-based, not price-based. The County establishes flat hourly rates set forth in the Pricing Schedule at time of award. Compensation is provided only for verified active plowing operations confirmed by Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) data and County field observation; authorized standby time is compensable at 50% of the approved hourly rate.

Minimum qualifications require two consecutive winter seasons of documented snow plowing experience on public roadways or comparable properties, verified through references and prior contract documentation. All vehicles must be a minimum Class 2B with a gross vehicle weight rating of at least 8,500 pounds, equipped with four-wheel drive, capable of twelve-hour continuous operation, and not exceeding ten model years unless specifically approved by the County. All operators must hold appropriate Commercial Driver's Licenses or Maryland Class C licenses depending on vehicle classification. Contractors must maintain drug and alcohol testing programs compliant with federal and state requirements. Contractors deploying ten or more vehicles must designate a dedicated field supervisor. Mobilization of all vehicles is required within two hours of activation notice.

The initial contract term is one year with two optional one-year renewal periods. No bonding is required. The solicitation is open to all interested vendors; supplier participation requirements are waived, though County-based and minority business enterprises are encouraged to participate. Weekly submission cutoffs occur each Wednesday at 4:00 PM local time with County evaluation and award determination within five business days following each cutoff.