Davenport Ionwave #27-25

Downtown Pedestrian Ramp Snow Clearing Services

The City of Davenport is seeking a contractor to clear snow from downtown pedestrian ramps during the winter service period. - Government buyer: City of Davenport, Iowa — Public Works Department, Street Division; Purchasing Division is identified in the bid materials. - Requested service: Downtown pedestrian ramp snow clearing at 129 designated locations. The bid lists 2 estimated clearing events; payment is a lump sum per completed event, and no minimum amount of work is guaranteed. - Work requirements: Clear plow windrows across the full curb radius and depressed-curb or detectable-warning areas. Remove residual snow with a shovel or snow blower. Place snow in adjacent parking lanes without blocking fire hydrants, stormwater catch basins, accessible parking, traffic sightlines, or parking access. Unrelated sidewalk clearing and salt application are excluded. - Equipment and response: The contractor must own and directly control its equipment; subleasing is prohibited. Permitted initial-clearing equipment includes a four-wheel utility vehicle, tractor, skid loader, or other approved equipment. Pickup trucks may not push or back-drag snow from ramps. The contractor must provide a 24/7 contact, respond within 30 minutes of notification, begin work within two hours, and continue until the assigned zone is complete. - OEMs: No manufacturers, branded products, or equipment models are specified. - Other named companies: Lmrmdrl LLC, Parcel, Inc., and Wendler Inc. are listed as plan holders; the materials do not identify them as OEMs or selected contractors. - Contract period: Services are performed as needed from award through the stated contract end in 2027. No option periods or annual subscription are specified.

Description

The City of Davenport is accepting bids for clearing snow from pedestrian ramp areas at downtown street intersections during the 2026–2027 winter season. The work includes clearing plow windrows from designated ramps across the downtown work zone, with snow placed in adjacent parking lanes according to the specifications. Contractors must respond within 30 minutes of notification and begin work within two hours; the contract runs from award through April 30, 2027. Bids must be submitted through the City’s electronic bidding system, and the bid must include equipment information and required insurance certificates.

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