Description
The Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) is seeking contractors to provide snow‑removal services for parking lots at its school facilities. Contractors must be on stand‑by at least eight hours before a snow event and, once called, must arrive on‑site within two hours. Hourly operating rates are pre‑set for various equipment types, and a $500 stand‑by fee applies only if a stand‑by notice is cancelled. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, lasts up to two years (with a possible one‑year extension), and requires compliance with insurance, background‑check, and documentation standards.
• Scope: Plowing, salting, and related snow‑removal activities for school parking lots, with equipment ranging from ¾‑ton pickups to large graders.
• Pricing: Fixed hourly rates ($110‑$215/hr) plus a $500 stand‑by fee if a notice is cancelled; prices must be firm for ≥90 days after bid close.
• Requirements: Minimum 5‑year experience, three recent references, equipment photos, nepotism policy acknowledgment, and insurance minimums ($1 M GL, $1 M auto, $500 k workers’ comp).