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

New Haven Public Schools is soliciting on-call vendors for snow removal, control, and ice treatment services for Zone 5 during the 2026-2027 season, with a performance period from October 15, 2026, to April 30, 2027. The scope of work includes plowing and treating driveways, parking lots, and walkways at various schools, offices, and storage facilities. Vendors must ensure all paved areas are clear by 6:00 a.m. and remove snow piles within eight hours of snowfall. The contract mandates the use of environmentally friendly, non-corrosive ice melt and prohibits the use of sand. Performance is validated through before-and-after photos submitted to the Grounds Manager, and equipment must be inspected by the district within seven days of a letter of intent to award. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by September 29, 2026. Applicants must provide a detailed equipment list in Appendix A and a statement of qualifications. A bid security of five percent is required for bids exceeding 100,000 dollars. The selection process involves a screening committee and a technical evaluation panel, with the award based on total average points across various scoring factors. Contractors must comply with City of New Haven MBE utilization goals of 25 percent participation for minority and women-owned businesses and adhere to strict EEO and non-discrimination standards. Payment is processed through an e-invoice portal on a monthly basis, following a strict no purchase order, no payment policy.