Opportunity

City of Lincoln Ionwave #26-145

City of Lincoln Solicits Motor Grader Snow Removal Services

Posted

July 24, 2026

Respond By

August 12, 2026

Identifier

26-145

NAICS

561790

The City of Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking contractors to provide motor grader snow removal services for city streets during the winter season. - Government Buyer: - City of Lincoln, Purchasing Department - Public Works & Utilities, Street Maintenance Operations - Transportation Maintenance Operations - Products/Services Requested: - Provision of up to four motor graders with qualified operators for snow plowing services - Each grader is a separate line item, billed hourly - Equipment must meet technical specifications: - Minimum 4-cylinder diesel engine, 250 cu. in. displacement, 85 HP net - 12-foot moldboard, fully enclosed cab with heater/defrosters - FMVSS 108 lights, minimum 26 ft wheelbase, oscillating front axle, 20 mph travel speed - Tandem rear axles, power-assisted steering, 50-gallon fuel tank, 20,000 lbs operating weight - 12v power port in cab for GPS - Operators must be skilled, hold valid Nebraska licenses, and may be required to attend training - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must respond within 2 hours of call and maintain communication via text - City provides fuel, cutting edges, curb guards, and may install GPS tracking - Contractors responsible for maintenance, insurance (with $600 fixed payment), and compliance with employee classification and citizenship attestation laws - 30-hour minimum utilization guarantee per season - Compliance with Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified bidders meeting equipment and operator requirements.

Description

The City of Lincoln is soliciting bids for snow removal services using motor graders. Contractors are required to provide motor graders and operators to assist in snow removal from city streets during the winter season, approximately from November 15th to May 1st, with possible services outside these dates. The contract term is one year with options to renew for up to three additional one-year terms. Contractors must meet specified equipment and operator qualifications and comply with insurance and certification requirements.

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