RFP 07-27 Street Sweeping and Cleaning

The City of Concord, NH is seeking a qualified private firm to provide comprehensive street sweeping and cleaning services on an as‑needed basis for approximately 440 curb miles of city‑maintained roads. The contract runs for an initial two‑year period (Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2028) with optional extensions up to a total of five years. The contractor must supply at least one fully functional sweeper year‑round, meet specific equipment specifications (dual gutter brooms, water spray system, flashing lights, etc.), and maintain ownership or lease documentation for all equipment. Work is performed weekdays between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM, with mandatory pre‑construction conference and weekly performance monitoring. Payment is based on a unit price per curb mile cleaned, invoiced monthly, with net‑30 terms and possible prompt‑payment discounts. The City will provide hydrant water, dump‑truck facilities, and two‑way radio support; the contractor bears all fuel and surcharge costs. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on Sep 23 2026 and must include qualifications, price proposal, insurance certificates, and route lists. Evaluation criteria weight experience (50%), cost (25%), schedule realism (20%) and responsiveness (5%). • Contract length: 2 years (possible extensions to 5 years) • Scope: Sweep ~440 curb miles, twice per year per street, plus ad‑hoc sweeps • Equipment: Minimum one sweeper, dump truck, water spray, flashing lights, spare parts • Payment: Unit price per mile, monthly invoicing, net‑30 • Submission deadline: 23 Sep 2026, 2:00 PM (sealed envelope or electronic via OpenBids) • Evaluation: 50% experience, 25% cost, 20% schedule, 5% responsiveness • Mandatory pre‑construction conference; weekly performance checks; liquidated damages $200/day for late completion.