Milo — Snow Plowing and Ice Control in Milo, Brownville, Ebeenee TWP., T4 R9 NWP, Long A TWP., T4 Indian Purchase TWP., T3 Indian Purchase TWP., and Millinocket.

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for snow plowing and ice control services on State Route 11, covering 38.08 centerline miles from the intersection of State Route 6 in Milo to the Millinocket Urban Compact Line. The scope of work includes snow removal, ice control using an anti-icing approach with calibrated salt and sand application, and maintaining drainage structures. The initial contract term is for three years, running from October 15, 2026, through May 1, 2029, with the possibility of five additional annual extensions. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder who can demonstrate successful completion of projects of similar size and scope. Bidders must provide a base lump sum price and a detailed list of equipment, including plow trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or greater, which are subject to Department approval. Key requirements include the use of CDL-licensed operators, the maintenance of a spare plow truck within 15 miles of the contract area, and compliance with Maine DEP rules for sand and salt stockpiles. While bid, performance, and payment bonds are not required, contractors must provide automobile liability insurance of at least 400,000 dollars per occurrence and workers compensation insurance. Bids are due by September 16, 2026, and can be submitted electronically via Bid Express or as paper packages delivered to the Maine Department of Transportation in Augusta.