Snow Plowing for Streets

The Town of Berlin, Connecticut, is soliciting qualified vendors to provide comprehensive snow‑plowing services for all municipal streets during the 2026‑2027 snow season, with the possibility of extending the contract for up to two additional seasons. The contract includes provision of trucks, plows, drivers, spare/backup vehicles, and all associated fuel, maintenance, insurance, and labor costs. A minimum seasonal payment of $2,500 is guaranteed, and the contractor must furnish a $2,500 performance bond and maintain extensive insurance coverage. • Contract period: Fall 2026 through Spring 2027 (≈ 6 months), renewable up to 2 additional seasons • Scope: Full snow removal, plowing, sanding, salting, and emergency spare‑vehicle support for all town streets • Equipment requirements: Minimum 20,000 lb GVW trucks with 10‑ft × 36‑in plows; at least one backup vehicle • Payment: Itemized invoicing per vehicle‑hour; minimum seasonal payment $2,500 (plus any shortfall) • Mandatory insurance: $1 M general liability, $1 M auto liability, workers’ comp, $1 M umbrella, plus additional insured status for the town • Performance bond: $2,500 • Submission deadline: October 19, 2026 4:00 PM (electronic only) • Questions due: October 12, 2026 4:30 PM