Snow Removal RFP

The Van Dyke Public Schools district is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive snow removal and de‑icing services for ten school and community facilities in Warren, Michigan. The contract covers three winter seasons (Nov 1 2026 – Apr 30 2029) and requires 24/7 on‑call capability, rapid response times, detailed logging, and compliance with safety, insurance, and environmental regulations. Bidders must submit a sealed hard‑copy proposal with required attachments, a bid bond equal to the total bid price, and meet strict liability and insurance standards. • Services include plowing, de‑icing, and snow pile removal for parking lots, roadways, playgrounds, bus lanes, and driveways at all listed sites. • Work must be performed continuously from November through April, with plowing completed before 6 am on weekdays (5 am for the Service Building bus yard). • Contractor must maintain a 90‑minute response window for emergency calls and provide two on‑call cellular contacts. • Pricing must be firm for the first year; de‑icing rates are renegotiated for years two and three. • Required documentation: Bid Proposal Form, Business References, Familial Disclosure, Iran‑linked Business Affidavit, Legislative compliance, and a bid bond/certified check. • Insurance limits: $1 M per person/accident for general liability, property damage, and automobile liability; workers’ comp as required by Michigan law. • Pre‑bid conference (recommended) on September 24 2026 at the Service Building; attendance not mandatory. • Submission deadline: October 8 2026, 2 pm local time; award anticipated October 19 2026.