Bid Emergency Snow Plow Services Rebid

The City of Syracuse is rebidding an emergency snow‑plow services contract to supplement its existing fleet. Selected contractors must provide fully equipped six‑wheel dump trucks (or equivalents) with hydraulic plows, GPS, ballast, chains and required safety equipment, and be able to mobilize within two hours of a call for the November‑April snow season. The contract is for two years (Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2028) with a possible one‑year extension, covering up to five residential snow districts. Contractors receive a guaranteed minimum payment of $6,000 per route per season, with additional per‑run payments based on bid prices. The bid must be submitted electronically (or hard copy) by 2:30 pm on October 21 2026, and a $500 bid security is required. • Provide 6‑wheel dump trucks (or equivalent) meeting detailed specs (GVW ≥ 18,000 lb, 1,500 lb plow, 8,000 lb ballast, GPS, chains, beacon). • Operate 24/7 from November through April; respond to calls within 2 hours. • No subcontracting allowed; drivers must hold CDL Class B and New York registration. • Minimum cash‑flow guarantee of $6,000 per route per season (payments in Dec 2026, Jan 2027, end of season). • Penalties of $150 per violation; equipment breakdown must be repaired within 60 minutes. • Contract duration: 2 years (possible 1‑year extension). • Bid deadline: Oct 21 2026 2:30 pm; bid security $500; bid must be the lowest priced compliant offer. • Insurance requirements: $1 M commercial general liability, workers’ comp, etc.; City named as additional insured. • Compliance with Syracuse Fair Employment & Resident Employment Ordinances.