Boothbay Harbor — Snow Plowing and Ice Control in Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, and Edgecomb Route 27, beginning at both intersections of Union Street in Boothbay Harbor (MP 7.25) and extending northerl…

The Maine Department of Transportation solicitation PH20260902SPBO seeks a contractor for snow plowing and ice control services in Lincoln County, specifically covering Route 27 from Boothbay Harbor to Edgecomb and Cross Road in Edgecomb. The total scope encompasses 11.50 centerline miles, or 22.62 lane miles. The initial contract term is for three years, beginning October 15, 2026, and ending May 1, 2029, with the possibility of five annual extensions upon mutual agreement. Bidders must provide a base lump sum price for the first year, and the award will be based on the lowest responsive bidder who can demonstrate successful completion of projects of similar size and scope. The contractor is required to employ an anti-icing approach using calibrated equipment and must commence operations when snow depth reaches one-half inch for wet snow or one to two inches for dry snow. Performance standards include maintaining average cycle times of approximately two hours during storms and ensuring one-third bare pavement within 30 hours of a storm's end. Equipment requirements specify plow trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or greater, operated by CDL licensed personnel, with a spare truck maintained within 15 miles of the contract area. While no bid, performance, or payment bonds are required, contractors must provide valid insurance certificates prior to award and annually by October 1. Bids must be submitted by September 16, 2026, via Bid Express or through specific paper submission protocols.