Lincoln — Snow Plowing and Ice Control from Lincoln to Macwahoc Plantation Section No.

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for contract PH20260902SPLM, which covers snow plowing and ice control services for Section No. R5-18-2P3. The scope of work involves 23.62 centerline miles (47.24 lane miles) of U.S. Route 2, starting 0.84 miles north of Frost Street in Lincoln and extending northerly to the town line of Macwahoc Plantation and North Yarmouth Academy Grant Township. The contractor is responsible for removing snow and drifting, controlling ice, and maintaining drainage by clearing blockages. The initial term of the contract is for three years, running from October 15, 2026, through May 1, 2029, with the possibility of five additional annual extensions. Award will be granted to a responsive bidder who demonstrates successful completion of projects of similar size and scope. Critical requirements for award include the use of Department-approved equipment and the provision of a Maine DEP approved stockpile site for salt and sand. Bidders must adhere to specific material standards, including a maximum sand gradation of 3/8 inch and a specific salt-to-sand mixing ratio. The contract is a lump sum agreement, and while no bid or performance bonds are required, contractors must provide insurance certificates prior to award and annually by October 1. Bids are due by September 16, 2026, and can be submitted electronically via Bid Express or through physical delivery to the DOT Headquarters in Augusta.