Snow Removal Services

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive snow‑removal, plowing, sidewalk shoveling, de‑icing, and snow‑haul services for its Middletown facility (350 Coddington Highway) throughout the winter season. The contract requires a fleet of specialized equipment, 24‑hour weather monitoring, and rapid response to maintain safe and uninterrupted transit operations. Funding is primarily federal (80 % FTA) with associated Buy‑America, Davis‑Bacon, and DBE compliance obligations, as well as performance and payment bond guarantees. • Scope: Snow plowing (≥2 in), sidewalk shoveling (≥1 in), de‑icing/anti‑icing, and removal/hauling of accumulated snow that impedes operations. • Equipment: Minimum of four‑wheel‑drive pickups with plows, front‑end loaders, skid‑steer loaders, snow blowers, spreaders, and dump trucks for hauling. • Requirements: Submit sealed paper proposal + USB copy by 17 Sep 2026 1 p.m. ET, include 5 % proposal guarantee, meet insurance minimums, and adhere to federal labor and safety standards.