Snow Plowing & Sanding Services - Continuous Recruitment

The City of Pawtucket is recruiting vendors to provide snow plowing and sanding services for the 2026‑2027 winter season (Dec 1 2026 – Mar 31 2027). Vendors must supply qualified trucks (pick‑ups, 1‑ton trucks, six‑wheel dumps) equipped with plows, safety lighting, a cellular phone, and optionally a city‑issued GPS unit. The City supplies sand; sanders must be on vehicles of at least one ton. Vendors receive a minimum of four billable hours per storm, must submit itemized invoices within five business days, and can earn a $1,500 sign‑on bonus. Insurance (CGL $1M CSL, auto liability $1M CSL, workers’ comp $500K) must be in force for the entire coverage period, and an Accord certificate naming the City as additional insured is required by Dec 1 2026. Early‑sign‑up rates apply to packets submitted by Nov 13 2026 3 PM. • Scope: plow streets, dead‑ends, parking lots; sand when requested. • Vehicle categories & rates: Pickup $130/hr (early $140), 1‑ton $140 (early $150), six‑wheel dump $150 (early $170); sander $20/hr. • Mandatory documentation: Indemnification, vehicle list, Form C (emergency phone), W‑9, insurance certificates, registration/ownership proof, workers’ comp or IC designation. • Payment: hourly rates × minimum 4 hrs per storm; invoices due 5 business days; late invoices penalized up to 20 %.