CECIL COUNTY SNOW / ICE REMOVAL SERVICES - 2026/2027 Season

The Cecil County Department of Public Works, Roads Division is issuing a sole‑source contract for snow and ice removal, brine pretreatment, and water transport services for the 2026‑2027 winter season. Contractors must submit paperwork electronically by 12:00 pm on November 20 2026 and may be called into service on short notice to clear designated routes, transport water for brine production, and operate county‑owned equipment. Fixed hourly rates are provided for various truck and equipment configurations, and incentives are offered for meeting attendance, equipment calibration, and initial performance. Insurance, good‑standing certifications, and compliance with County safety and equipment policies are mandatory. Payments are made within net‑30 days, with a 10 % retainage on equipment use. • Service period: Winter 2026‑2027 (approximately 5 months) • Contract type: Sole source, fixed‑fee per equipment hour (rates $100‑$195) • Submission deadline: 20 Nov 2026 (electronic via OpenGov) • Pre‑bid meeting: 22 Sep 2026, optional attendance (incentive $300) • Required documentation: Affidavit of compliance, certificates of good standing, insurance certificates, equipment list, W‑9, etc. • Incentives: $300 meeting attendance, $400 per calibrated spreader, 5‑hour equipment rate guarantee, shutdown pay up to 4 hours • Payment terms: Net 30, 10 % retainage on county equipment, invoices required after each storm event.