FY 26-27 New Haven Public Schools Snow Removal/Control and Ice Treatment/Control - Zone 5

The City of New Haven’s Department of Finance is soliciting on‑call vendors to provide snow plowing, snow removal, and ice‑treatment services for schools, municipal offices and storage facilities within Zone 5 for the 2026‑2027 winter season. Contractors must submit a technical proposal (detailing equipment, staffing, response plans, safety, and compliance) and a separate price proposal. The contract is on‑call, covering the entire winter season, and requires a minimum of eight staff members per zone, a one‑hour arrival window for emergencies, and adherence to local preference and living‑wage rules. Bids are submitted electronically through OpenGov, with a pre‑proposal Zoom meeting (optional) and a strict deadline of September 29, 2026. • Scope: Snow plowing, snow removal, ice treatment for driveways, parking lots, walkways across all facilities in Zone 5. • Required deliverables: Equipment list (Appendix A), staffing plan, operational response plan, safety & compliance documentation, licensing proof, and detailed cost breakdown. • Evaluation criteria: Technical capacity (equipment, staffing, response time), operational plan, safety, legal compliance, prior experience, references, and price structure. • Contract term: One winter season (2026‑2027), on‑call with possible extensions. • Mandatory requirements: Local preference, living‑wage rate, non‑collusion affidavit, ban‑the‑box compliance, and notarized disclosure form. • Submission: Two‑part electronic bid (technical & price) via OpenGov portal by 11:00 am, Sept 29, 2026.