# Whitefish Civicplus #61

Whitefish on-call public sidewalk snow and ice removal

**Posted:** October 30, 2026
**Respond By:** November 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 61
**NAICS:** 561790

The City of Whitefish is seeking contractors to provide on-call snow and ice removal from public-right-of-way sidewalks during the winter service season.
- **Government buyer:** City of Whitefish, Planning and Building Department, Whitefish, Flathead County, Montana.
- **Services requested:**
  - Clear snow from City-designated sidewalks and remove ice when directed.
  - Supply all labor, equipment, and materials; apply de-icer only when directed, using pet-safe and environmentally friendly ice melt.
- **Service requirements:**
  - Begin work within 24 hours after a City order; another contract provision says service is to be performed within one week of notification.
  - Work between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.; notify the City of delays.
  - Email date- and time-stamped before-and-after photos on the service day, with the property address in the subject line.
  - Submit invoices within seven days after work at each property; payment is subject to City acceptance.
- **Proposal and qualifications:** Provide a show-up or first-service charge, hourly rate, ice-melt application rate, and any other costs. Contractors need a valid City business license and commercial general liability coverage of at least $2 million, or the specified combination of liability and excess coverage.
- **Selection:** The City intends to choose one primary contractor and up to two alternates. No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are named.
- **Term:** Seasonal service runs from December through June; the agreement also allows termination after at least 10 days’ notice.

### Description

The City of Whitefish is soliciting proposals from qualified independent contractors for on-call sidewalk snow and ice removal on public rights-of-way during the 2026–2027 winter season, December 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. When directed by the City, contractors will clear sidewalks and document work with before-and-after photographs, meeting the contract’s response timeframes. Contractors must hold a valid City of Whitefish business license and carry at least $2 million in commercial general liability insurance. The City intends to select a primary contractor and up to two alternate contractors.

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