Prince Edward Island #CHTN-2026-052

Charlottetown Snow Operations: Loader, Excavator, and Attached Truck-Hire Requirements

The City of Charlottetown is seeking equipment and hauling support for snow operations during the winter season. - Government buyer: City of Charlottetown, Public Works. - Main request: Hire a bucket loader and an excavator to move snow. The notice does not specify makes, models, quantities, or part numbers. - Attachment-listed hauling needs: A separate truck-hire RFQ seeks tandem dump trucks with experienced operators to haul snow from City streets to a yard in or near the city. The City anticipates approximately 10–20 trucks for smaller events and 30–40 for larger events; these are event estimates, not committed quantities. - Trucks must have tandem rear axles, a minimum 430-cubic-foot box, a box height no greater than 9 feet from the ground, and registration for at least 18,000 kg. Required sideboards must be in place during operations. - The hourly rate includes the driver, registration, fuel, maintenance, repairs, and incidentals. Deployment is as needed for snow events; call order is based primarily on economical pricing and is also affected by proof of insurance. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named in the provided materials. - Estimated contract value: $100,001–$250,000. The value is stated for the main opportunity; no separate value is provided for the attached truck-hire RFQ.

Description

The City of Charlottetown is seeking hired bucket loader and excavator equipment for moving snow. The solicitation lists the commodity as the supply of hired equipment for snow moving, with a contract period from November 10, 2026, to April 30, 2027. It is open competitive bidding, and the listed estimated value is $100,001 to $250,000. The source also includes a supporting attachment concerning truck hire for snow hauling; that attachment describes a separate procurement.

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