FY 26-27 New Haven Public Schools Snow Removal/Control and Ice Treatment/Control - Zone 5

New Haven Public Schools is seeking on-call vendors for snow removal and ice treatment services for the 2026-2027 season, specifically for Zone 5. The contract period runs from October 15, 2026, to April 30, 2027, covering driveways, parking lots, and walkways at various schools, offices, and storage facilities. Selected vendors must ensure all paved areas are cleared by 6:00 a.m. and remove snow piles within eight hours of snowfall. Requirements include the use of environmentally friendly, non-corrosive ice melt, with a strict prohibition on the use of sand. Vendors must provide a detailed equipment list in Appendix A and submit before-and-after photos of completed work to validate performance. Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov portal by September 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., consisting of both technical and price components. The award is based on a weighted scoring system evaluating factors such as service quality, delivery, and scope adherence. Mandatory compliance includes a 25 percent minority and women-owned business participation goal, adherence to EEO standards, and the payment of required EEOC fees. For bids exceeding 100,000 dollars, a five percent bid security is required. Payment is processed monthly via an e-invoice portal, following a strict no purchase order, no payment policy. Failure to meet performance standards may result in progressive discipline, ranging from written warnings to immediate contract termination.