2026 Snow Removal Bid

City of Big Rapids is seeking sealed bids to provide on‑call snow‑removal services for the 2026‑2027 season. The contractor must supply trucks with hydraulic dump boxes, front‑end loaders, and loader‑with‑snow‑pusher equipment, each with a qualified operator, and be ready to respond within two hours of a city call, 24/7. Payments are made on an hourly basis with a mandatory three‑hour minimum per equipment call; travel time is not reimbursed. The contract runs until 15 April 2027, with invoicing paid within 30 days of receipt. • Provide snow‑removal trucks (10‑40 cubic‑yard capacities) and front‑end loaders (3‑9 cubic‑yard) with operators. • Respond to service calls within 2 hours, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • Minimum billing per deployment is 3 hours; rates are submitted by bidders (hourly rates range from $145‑$300 for trucks and $150‑$180 for loaders). • Required insurance: $1 M public liability, $1 M motor vehicle liability, workers’ compensation as per Michigan law. • Bids due September 21 2026; award expected ~30 days after opening.