The City of Valdez is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive snow‑removal services for Area IV (deep‑lake drive entrances, Corbin Loop Road, Cummings Way, and Salmonberry Ski Hill) from November 2026 through June 2030. The contract requires furnishing all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, sand (≤ 3/8 in.), and transportation, with special attention to school‑bus routes, steep grades, and post‑season lot clean‑up. Bidders must submit sealed bids (or request an electronic drop‑box) by October 6, 2026, and answer any questions by October 5, 2026. The award is expected in mid‑October with contract signing shortly thereafter. The work is a four‑season, multi‑year agreement with monthly invoicing and a 10 % retainage on March/April bills for lot‑clean‑up.
• Scope: Full snow‑plow, sanding, snow‑storage, and lot‑clean‑up services for residential and municipal roads in Area IV.
• Duration: November 1, 2026 – June 15, 2030 (≈ 43 months).
• Bid deadline: October 6, 2026 4:00 PM (sealed or electronic).
• Pre‑bid/site visit: Not mandatory, but bidders are encouraged to visit the site.
• Required documentation: Alaska Business License, City of Valdez Business Registration, detailed experience/equipment list, references, insurance certificates.
• Evaluation criteria: Technical capability, past performance, equipment condition, not solely price.
• Payment: Monthly invoicing; retainage on March/April; no bonding required.
• Key contacts: Rob Comstock (Public Works Director, (907) 835‑4473) and project administrators Nathan Gilfillan & Venessa Dawson (email via
[email protected]).