FY 26-27 New Haven Public Schools Snow Removal/Control and Ice Treatment/Control - Zone 4

New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) is soliciting on-call vendors for snow removal and ice treatment services for the 2026-2027 season, specifically for Zone 4. The contract period runs from October 15, 2026, to April 30, 2027, and covers various schools, offices, and storage facilities, including Wilbur Cross High School and the Central Kitchen. Selected vendors must ensure that all paved areas, entrances, and exits are clear by 6:00 a.m. and that snow piles are removed from sidewalks and driveways within eight hours of snowfall. The scope prohibits the use of sand, requiring instead calcium chloride or rock salt blends applied at specific rates based on snowfall severity. Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov portal by September 29, 2026, and must be divided into a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal to avoid disqualification. Evaluation is based on a weighted system, with 60% focused on technical and operational capacity—requiring a minimum of eight staff members per zone and a one-hour arrival window—and 20% on prior experience and references. Bidders must provide a detailed equipment list in Appendix A and comply with a living wage rate of $21.95 to $22.95. Additional requirements include a 25% minority and women-owned business participation goal, a notarized disclosure affidavit, and a 5% bid security for proposals exceeding $100,000. Payment is processed monthly through an e-invoice portal following a strict no purchase order, no payment policy.