City of Lincoln Ionwave #26-142

City of Lincoln Solicits Snow Removal Services with Front End Loaders

The City of Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking bids for snow removal services using contractor-supplied front end loaders and qualified operators to clear city streets during winter emergencies. - Government Buyer: - City of Lincoln, Public Works & Utilities, Street Maintenance Operations, Purchasing Department - Products/Services Requested: - Snow removal services using rubber tire front end loaders with operators - Up to four loaders per contractor, each billed at an hourly rate - Loaders must meet minimum specifications: - Four-cylinder diesel engine (minimum 200 cu. in.), 100 net horsepower - 2.5 cubic yard bucket capacity - Four-wheel drive, full power frame articulation - Minimum 20,000 lb. operating weight - Fully enclosed cab with heater, defroster, windshield wipers, work lights - Contractor-furnished CB radio for communication - Contractors must provide all fuel, maintenance, and repairs - Operators must have valid Nebraska motor vehicle licenses - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractors must respond within four hours of city notification for emergency snow removal - Strict insurance requirements (general liability, auto, workers' compensation) - Compliance with Nebraska Employee Classification Act, U.S. Citizenship Attestation, and Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act - Bidders must register with the City and submit separate line items for each loader proposed - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; any loader model meeting the specifications is acceptable - Contract term is one year with up to three one-year renewal options; services primarily required during winter but may be needed outside the season

Description

The City of Lincoln is soliciting bids for front end loader services to assist in snow removal from city streets. The contract term is one year with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms. Contractors must provide rubber tire loaders with operators meeting specified minimum requirements, including engine size, horsepower, bucket capacity, and communication capabilities. The contractor is responsible for fuel, maintenance, and qualified operators, and must respond within four hours to severe weather events. The city will assign districts and pay hourly rates for authorized emergency operations.

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