Description
The State of Maine is soliciting competitive quotations for snow‑plowing and sanding services at the Sanford Armory for the 2026‑2027 winter season. The contractor must clear and sand designated parking, entrance, and internal areas whenever precipitation of 2 inches or more accumulates, meet strict timing (cleared by 6:00 a.m.), manage snow‑piles according to site‑plan restrictions, and respond to agency communications within one business day. The contract runs from 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2027 with optional one‑year extensions, and requires specific equipment, insurance, background‑check vetting, and a disaster‑recovery plan.
• Perform snow‑plowing and sanding for ~67,120 sq ft of armory‑site area, with early‑morning clearances and on‑call capabilities.
• Provide equipment meeting minimum specs (¾‑ton plow truck, 7½‑ft swath, truck‑mounted sander) and maintain a 2‑week corrective‑action window for any performance deficiencies.
• Submit a complete bid package (cover page, certifications, cost worksheet, disaster‑recovery plan, equipment list, insurance certificates) via Maine Advantage VSS by 15 Oct 2026 4 PM.