Snow Plowing and Ice Control, Park and Ride Lots - Portland & South Portland

This solicitation seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive snow plowing, ice control, and related incidental services for park‑and‑ride lots located in Portland and South Portland, Maine. The contract will commence in mid‑October 2026 and run for an initial term of roughly two and a half years, with the possibility of up to five annual extensions. Bidders must submit sealed bids—either electronically via Bid Express or on paper (paper copies take precedence)—using the department‑provided blank forms, and no bonding is required. The award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder who demonstrates capability on similarly sized projects. • Scope: Snow plowing, ice control, and incidental work for multiple park‑and‑ride facilities in Portland & South Portland. • Contract term: 15 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2029 (≈ 2½ years) with up to five one‑year extensions. • Submission: Sealed bids due 30 Sep 2026 11:00 AM EDT; questions due 23 Sep 2026 12:00 PM. • No bid, performance, or payment bonds required; paper bids take precedence over electronic.