CMSD SNOW REMOVAL RFP

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is seeking one or more qualified contractors to provide comprehensive snow and ice removal services for approximately 60 district facilities (schools, offices, support buildings) across four geographic regions. The contract will run from November 1 2026 through November 1 2029 (three‑year base term) with two optional one‑year renewals. Contractors must demonstrate capacity to field at least eight plow trucks, three wheel loaders, five skid steers, and a minimum crew of five trained operators plus a dedicated operations manager. Proposals must include detailed equipment inventories, staffing plans, emergency response procedures, and cost proposals (per‑event plowing, salting, and hauling rates). The District requires proof of $1 M general liability, $1 M automobile liability, and workers’ compensation coverage, and all personnel must pass background checks. Evaluation will weight organizational capacity, fleet resources, relevant multisite experience, operations plan, and cost.