FY 26-27 New Haven Public Schools Snow Removal/Control and Ice Treatment/Control - Zone 3

New Haven Public Schools is seeking on-call vendors for the 2026-2027 snow removal and ice treatment season, specifically for Zone 3. The contract period runs from October 15, 2026, to April 30, 2027, covering nine specific locations including Hill Regional Career, Roberto Clemente, and Truman. Selected vendors must provide qualified operators and equipment to clear driveways, parking lots, and walkways, maintaining 24/7 availability. Key performance requirements include completing final cleanup and salting within four hours of a snow event's end and providing before-and-after photos of all sites. The use of sand is strictly prohibited, and vendors must use environmentally friendly, non-corrosive ice melt. To qualify, contractors must provide a minimum of eight staff members per zone, all of whom must hold valid Connecticut operator's licenses and medical certificates. Equipment must be legally registered with standard plates, equipped with compatible GPS modules, and capable of handling snowfall between 6.1 inches and 2 feet. All equipment is subject to off-site inspection within seven days of a letter of intent to award. Bidders must submit a two-part proposal consisting of a technical volume and a separate price proposal via the OpenGov portal by September 29, 2026. Compliance requirements include adhering to the City of New Haven Living Wage Ordinance, meeting a 25 percent minority and women-owned business participation goal, and paying required EEOC fees. The contract follows a firm, fixed pricing structure with limited adjustments at the city's discretion. Performance will be monitored via a formal Vendor Performance Report, where unsatisfactory ratings or failure to maintain staffing and equipment standards can lead to probationary status or contract termination. Bid security of five percent is required for bids exceeding 100,000 dollars.