Description
The State of Maine is soliciting qualified contractors to provide comprehensive snow‑plowing and sanding services for Camp Keyes, a Maine Army National Guard installation. The work includes clearing designated travel ways, primary plow zones, post‑storm zones, and ancillary facilities such as parking lots, walkways, gates, guardrails, loading ramps, and utility pads. Contractors must use MDOT‑approved sand‑salt mixtures and may be required to treat ice with calcium‑chloride pellets. The contract runs from November 1 2026 through October 31 2027 with up to four one‑year extension options. Vendor personnel must pass a federal background check and provide proof of insurance and equipment capability (¾‑ton plow truck, loader with snow pusher, skid‑steer).
• Primary service area ≈ 200,000 sq ft (primary) plus ~ 141,000 sq ft post‑storm zones.
• Work must be completed by 06:00 a.m. on the day of the event or within six hours after precipitation ends, with notification to the program manager.
• Minimum equipment: ¾‑ton plow truck (7½‑10 ft swath), 2½‑yard loader with bucket/snow pusher, skid‑steer for tight areas.
• Contractor must submit a disaster‑recovery plan, insurance certificates, and a completed bid sheet by July 23, 2026.