Kingfield — Snow Plowing and Ice Control from Kingfield to Anson In the Towns of Kingfield, New Portland, Embden, Anson, and Lexington Township Route 16 in Kingfield, beginning at the junction of Rou…

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for solicitation PH20260902SPKA to provide snow plowing and ice control services on Route 16. The scope of work covers 15.95 centerline miles (31.90 lane miles) extending from the junction of Route 27 in Kingfield to the junction of US Route 201A in Anson, spanning the towns of Kingfield, New Portland, Embden, Anson, and Lexington Township. The contractor is responsible for snow removal, ice control using an anti-icing approach with calibrated equipment, and maintaining drainage by clearing snow and ice from ditches. The contract consists of a three-year base term with the possibility of five annual extensions, with each winter season defined as October 15 through May 1. Bids are due by September 16, 2026, and are evaluated based on the apparent low bidder. Critical requirements for eligibility include the use of plow trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or greater operated by CDL licensed personnel, and the provision of a Maine DEP approved stockpile site for salt and sand. Payment is structured as a base lump sum paid in six installments per season, with a 2% escalation factor for additional years. While no bid, performance, or payment bonds are required, contractors must provide valid insurance certificates prior to award and by October 1 of each subsequent year. All work must comply with March 2026 Standard Specifications, OSHA requirements, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.