Opportunity
Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0099
Omaha Residential Street Plowing and De-Icing Services Solicitation
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
August 12, 2026
Identifier
CI-2026-0099
NAICS
561790
The City of Omaha is seeking qualified contractors to provide residential street plowing and de-icing services for the 2026/2027 winter season within city limits. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha, managed through Douglas County Purchasing - Scope of Services: - Curb-to-curb plowing of residential streets and cul-de-sacs, both east and west of 72nd Street - Optional spreading of de-icing materials (salt, salt/sand mixture, or similar) supplied by the City - Services required for various snow depths (0-2", 2.1-4", 4.1-6", 6.1-8", 8.1-10", 10.1-12") - Contractors must be available 24/7 and able to begin work within one hour of notification - Payment based on lane miles plowed, cul-de-sac clearing, and hourly rates for severe storms - Requirements: - Contractors must provide a list of equipment (owned or rented), a work plan, references, and insurance certificates - Performance bonds required, with amounts based on awarded areas - Compliance with the City’s Small & Emerging Small Business (SEB) Program, Employee Classification Act, and Responsible Contractor Compliance - Use of AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) units for vehicle tracking - Minimum assignment of 20 lane miles per contractor; multiple contracts may be awarded - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified bidders meeting requirements
Description
The City of Omaha is soliciting bids for residential street plowing and de-icing services for the 2026/2027 winter season within the Omaha city limits. Contractors are responsible for curb-to-curb plowing of residential streets in assigned areas and may also be required to spread de-icing materials. The contract period runs from November 1 through April 15, with contractors required to be available 24/7 and ready to commence work within one hour of notification. Payment is based on lane miles plowed and cul-de-sac clearing, with performance bonds and insurance certificates required.