BID-PW-SNOW SERVICES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICTS

City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids to provide comprehensive snow‑removal, hauling, and ice‑control services for twelve designated Special Service Districts (SSDs) throughout the city. The contract will be awarded district‑by‑district to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) and will cover the winter season from November 1 2026 through April 30 2027, with possible extensions for up to four additional seasons. Bidders must submit a bid‑deposit, performance and payment bonds, and detailed supplemental information (equipment lists, personnel qualifications, references, and certifications) via the eSupplier portal, and must acknowledge receipt of Addendum 1. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with city civil‑rights, employment‑goal aspirations (20 % female, 32 % minority), and required MPCA Level 1 Snow & Ice Control certification for deicing work. • Scope: Snow clearing, hauling, and ice‑control for sidewalks, corners, and parking lots across 12 SSDs. • Financial ceiling: Up to $175,000 per district, historically actual spend ranging $113k‑$150k per district. • Mandatory documentation: Bid deposit (2 % of bid), performance/payment bonds (≤ $50k per district), equipment/personnel lists, five references, and certification proof. • Timeline: Bidding opens 06 Oct 2026, pre‑bid virtual meeting 22 Oct 2026, final bid deadline 22 Oct 2026 12:00 PM CST; contract effective 01 Nov 2026.