Cecil County Opengov #SOLE SOURCE #SNOW

Cecil County seeks contractors for snow and ice removal, brine transportation, and pretreatment services for the 2026/2027 winter season.

Cecil County Department of Public Works, Roads Division is seeking contractors for snow and ice removal, brine transportation, and pretreatment services for the 2026/2027 winter season. - Government Buyer: - Cecil County Department of Public Works, Roads Division - Scope of Work: - Snow and ice removal from county roads - Transportation of water for brine production - Pretreating roads with brine prior to winter storms - Equipment and Products Requested: - Contractors may use their own or County-owned equipment - Equipment categories include: - Pickup trucks with plow and spreader (hourly rate: $135) - 2 axle 1-ton dump trucks with plow and spreader (hourly rate: $155) - 2 axle 5-10 ton dump trucks with plow and spreader (hourly rate: $175) - 3 axle dump trucks with plow and spreader (hourly rate: $195) - Backhoes (hourly rate: $180) - Loaders (2 CY: $230/hr; 3-4 CY: $305/hr) - Brine spray trucks (1,500 gallon minimum, hourly rate: $250) - Ride along personnel (hourly rate: $22) - Plow-only and spreader-only services (hourly rates vary by truck size) - County spreader services (hourly rates: $100-$115) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractors must register and be in good standing with Maryland and Cecil County - Mandatory attendance at Snow Contractor's Meeting - Electronic paperwork submission via OpenGov platform - Compliance with insurance, indemnity, and operational procedures - Timely response (mobilization within 60 minutes of notification) - Equipment maintenance and calibration - Use of County-issued magnetic placards and GPS units - Incentives for meeting participation, equipment calibration, and successful completion - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified contractors meeting County requirements.

Description

The Cecil County Department of Public Works, Roads Division is soliciting contractors for snow and ice removal services, transportation of water for brine production, and pretreating roads with brine during the 2026-2027 winter season. Contractors will be assigned to established routes and must submit paperwork electronically by November 20, 2026, to be eligible for early winter events. A mandatory Snow Contractor's Meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2026, at the Cecil County Central Roads Facility. The contract includes a fixed fee schedule with uniform rates for equipment categories and requires compliance with insurance and other documentation requirements.

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