Snow Removal for Grand Rapids Campuses

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) issued an RFP for comprehensive snow and ice management services covering its Pew and Health campuses in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The contract calls for plowing, shoveling, de‑icing (liquid and granular), snow‑pile removal, ADA‑compliant hand shoveling, and post‑season inspections. The base scope includes 30 plowings with additional work billed per‑push, weekly invoicing for icemelt applications, and monthly product‑usage logs. Vendors must provide equipment (rubber‑edge plows, spreaders, flashing‑yellow vehicles), maintain backup equipment, and ensure all staff are direct employees. The solicitation required a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on July 17, with proposals due July 30, award anticipated early August, and service commencement slated for October 1, 2024.