Platteville Municode #Contract 9-26

Platteville seeks contractors for sidewalk snow and ice removal for 2026/2027 winter season

The City of Platteville is seeking bids for snow and ice removal services from sidewalks fronting privately owned properties for the 2026/2027 winter season. - Government Buyer: - City of Platteville, Department of Public Works - Services Requested: - Snow removal from sidewalks using shovels, blowers, or small machinery (garden tractors or skid steers under 3,000 lbs.) - Ice and hard-packed snow removal by salting and/or scraping (contractor supplies salt) - Service Details: - Contractors must clear the downtown area first - Before-and-after color photos with date/time stamps required for each location - Detailed billing and Excel records for each event - Payment based on per-square-foot cleared, with minimums per location and event call-out rates - Unique Requirements: - Contractors must rotate clearing areas to avoid favoritism - Maintain specified insurance coverage - Pay labor at or above federal minimum wage - Submit qualification statement detailing equipment and experience - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified contractors

Description

The City of Platteville is soliciting bids for snow and ice removal from sidewalks fronting privately owned property throughout the city for the 2026/2027 winter season. The work includes removing snow using shovels, blowers, or small machinery, and removing ice or hard packed snow by applying salt and/or scraping. The contractor must follow specific procedures including rotating clearing areas, photographing cleared sidewalks, and submitting detailed billing. The contract requires maintaining insurance and paying labor at not less than the federal minimum wage.

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