The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive snow and ice removal services for nine MDOT‑owned carpool parking lots located in northern and southern Oakland County. The contract will begin approximately October 15, 2026 and run through September 30, 2027 (≈12 months). The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, de‑icing materials, and perform both scheduled “automatic” services and 24/7 on‑call services during winter events. The work includes equipment inspection, compliance with safety and insurance requirements, rapid response times (within 2 hours for on‑call), and adherence to performance standards such as clearing by 6 a.m. on service days. Bidders must submit a full proposal package (cover page, schedules, equipment list, pricing, confidential treatment form, etc.) electronically by October 5, 2026. The award will go to the lowest‑priced responsive bidder that passes all pass/fail criteria.
• Scope: Snow plowing, shoveling, de‑icing, and related winter maintenance for 9 car‑pool lots.
• Service Model: Daily automatic service plus 24/7 on‑call emergency response.
• Contract Term: ~12 months (Oct 15 2026 – Sep 30 2027) with possible one‑year renewals.
• Requirements: Own/operate snow‑plows, spreaders, de‑icer stock, maintain equipment, provide MSDS, meet insurance minimums, background checks, and submit monthly invoices.
• Evaluation: Pass/Fail criteria; award to lowest‑priced compliant bidder.
• Submission: Electronic via SIGMA VSS by 3:00 p.m. ET, Oct 5, 2026.