SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES

The Town of Manchester is soliciting qualified contractors to provide on‑call sidewalk snow removal, sanding, and de‑icing services across more than 40 designated public sidewalk locations throughout the municipality. Work must begin within one hour of a notification from the Parks Department, be performed 24/7 during snow events, and include removal of snow from edge‑to‑edge, proper discharge away from streets, and post‑storm de‑icing. The town supplies sand and salt; the contractor supplies labor, equipment, fuel, and all necessary materials. Bidders must submit detailed equipment lists, demonstrate compliance with the town’s Living Wage Ordinance, and meet extensive insurance requirements. The contract is awarded after a virtual bid opening on September 14, 2026. • Scope: Full‑season (winter) sidewalk snow removal, sanding, and de‑icing for ~40 locations. • Response required by September 14, 2026 11:00 AM via the town’s e‑procurement portal. • Mandatory on‑call availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during snow events. • Contractor must provide at least two qualified equipment operators and appropriate snow‑removal equipment (plows ≤ 6 ft, skid steers, tractors, snow blowers, spreaders, shovels). • Insurance limits: $1 M general liability, $2 M aggregate, $1 M automobile, $500 k workers’ comp, plus additional coverages as listed. • Living wage compliance required; certification must be submitted with the bid. • No pre‑bid meeting; questions due September 9, 2026. • Bid opening will be conducted virtually via Zoom on September 14, 2026.