RFP Snow Shoveling, Plowing & De-Icing Services - 2026

Wayne State University is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive snow‑plowing, snow‑removal, and de‑icing services across its Main, Medical, and Athletic campuses for the 2026‑2029 winter seasons. The contract requires 24/7 readiness, rapid response within one hour of a weather event, use of specific de‑icing agents (rock salt, magnesium chloride, and Robo‑Melt), and full coverage of parking structures, lots, driveways, and approximately 1.7 million sq ft of sidewalks. The vendor must meet stringent insurance, prevailing‑wage, and smoke‑free policy requirements and submit a detailed service plan, cost schedule, and qualification documentation. • Scope includes plowing and de‑icing of multiple parking structures (PS‑1 through PS‑8) and dozens of surface lots. • Sidewalk clearance is divided into five geographic zones with per‑zone pricing; magnesium‑chloride is supplied by the university for sidewalk applications. • Contract term is three years with up‑to‑two one‑year extensions; the vendor must be ready to start services by Oct 1 2026.