Description
The Saranac Community Schools district is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive snow removal services for three school locations (high school, elementary school, and central office) throughout the winter season. The contract is for one year with the option to renew up to two additional years. The contractor must plow driveways, parking lots, and blacktop areas when snow accumulates to 2 inches or more, apply salt as needed, and meet strict completion times (by 6:30 am for schools and 7:30 am for the central office). The district will supply a calendar of weekend events, and a site walk‑through will be conducted prior to the first plowing. Insurance, compliance, and damage‑repair responsibilities are detailed in the RFP. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by 4:00 p.m. on October 12, 2026 and include qualifications, equipment lists, references, and pricing for plowing, salting, and hand shoveling.
• Locations: Saranac High School (150 Pleasant St), Saranac Elementary (250 Pleasant St), Saranac Central Office (225 Pleasant St).
• Scope: Plow all driveways, parking lots, blacktop surfaces; apply salt; avoid power equipment within 200 ft of students; complete work before specified morning deadlines.
• Contract term: 1 year, renewable up to 2 additional years.
• Required insurance: Workers’ comp, $1 M general liability, $1 M auto liability.
• Submission: Sealed bid to 225 Pleasant St, Saranac, MI by 4:00 p.m. Oct 12, 2026.
• Evaluation criteria: Price, quality, qualifications, equipment, references.