FURNISHING OF EQUIPMENT AND LABOR (RENTAL) REQUIRED FOR SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS ON ROADS UNDER JURISDICTION OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY

The County of Middlesex, through its Office of Public Works, Division of Highways and Bridges, is soliciting bids for the furnishing of equipment and labor for snow removal operations on roads under county jurisdiction. The successful contractor must provide all necessary supervision, labor, materials, and permits, and is specifically required to own and supply a minimum of six heavy-duty plow trucks. These vehicles must be tandem or single axle type with a minimum 26,000 lb GVW and plows at least ten feet in width. The contract will be active for twelve consecutive months from the date of award, with the contractor available on an as-needed basis to perform plowing services anywhere within Middlesex County. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with evaluation based on individual items, total bid, base bid, or unit prices. Pricing is structured around operating and standby hourly rates for weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays/holidays, with a requirement that standby rates do not exceed 50 percent of the corresponding operating rates. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity language. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically by December 1, 2026, including a bid sheet, equipment certification, and various regulatory disclosures, while providing a Business Registration Certificate and liability insurance prior to the award.