Opportunity
Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004094
Minneapolis Convention Center Snow Plowing & Removal Services Solicitation
Posted
March 31, 2026
Respond By
April 28, 2026
Identifier
0000004094
NAICS
561790
The City of Minneapolis is seeking bids for comprehensive snow plowing and removal services at the Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC). - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis, Finance and Property Services Procurement Office - Main contracting office at 505 Fourth Avenue South, Room 310, Minneapolis, MN 55415 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers - Products/Services Requested: - Snow plowing, loading, hauling, and legal offsite disposal of snow (estimated 40,000 cubic yards per season) - Furnishing and spreading a sand/salt mixture (minimum 9-part sand to 1-part salt, estimated 50 tons per season) - All related labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for snow removal at MCC - Minimum Equipment Requirements: - Three skid loaders (one with a 78-inch drop capability) - One front-end loader - Trucks for hauling snow - One pickup truck with a 7-8 foot plow blade - One sand/salt spreader (all plow blades and spreaders must have poly edges) - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must respond within 90 minutes of notification and complete each snow removal call within four hours of starting work - 24/7 contact availability required - Mandatory pre-bid meeting - Employment goals: 20% female and 32% minority participation - $5,000 bid deposit and $100,000 performance/payment bond required - No prevailing wage applies - All bids must be submitted electronically via the City’s eSupplier Portal - Place of Performance: - Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403 - Contract Term: - Initial term is seven months (October through April), with up to two possible 12-month extensions at the City's discretion
Description
The City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids for snow plowing and removal services at the Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC). The contract term is seven months, from October 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with possible extensions. The scope includes snow removal, hauling, and disposal, as well as furnishing and spreading a sand/salt mixture. Bidders must meet equipment and personnel requirements and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting. Payment terms are net 30, and a bid deposit and performance bond are required.