Description
State of Maine is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive snow‑plowing, sanding, and related winter‑weather services for Federal‑Managed Site (FMS) #2 and the Chemical Protection (CHP) facility at 64 Mount Apatite Rd, Auburn, ME. The contractor must respond to precipitation events of ≥ 2 inches, clear designated roadways, parking lots, and access routes by specified times, apply sand‑salt mixtures meeting Maine DOT specifications, and manage snow‑pile removal in accordance with DEP regulations. Performance will be monitored via evaluation tours, with corrective actions and possible termination for repeated poor performance. The contract runs for one year with up to four one‑year extensions, and includes strict reporting, insurance, and personnel vetting requirements.
• Trigger: ≥ 2 inches of snow/ice; plowing to start no earlier than 6:30 a.m. and be completed by 4:00 p.m. (Mon‑Fri).
• Scope: Road and parking‑lot plowing, sand‑salt application, snow‑pile relocation to approved dump sites, damage reporting, and repair of contractor‑caused damage by May 15 each year.
• Requirements: ≥ 1‑ton plow truck (7½–10 ft swath), truck‑mounted sander, 2‑yard loader with push bucket, federal background‑checked staff, minimum insurance (GL $1 M, WC at state limits, Business Auto $500 k with snow‑plow endorsement).