*NOTICE ONLY - 2026-2027 M7B Agreement Salem Residency

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting snow and ice control contractors for the 2026-2027 season within the Salem District Salem Residency, covering Craig and Roanoke. This indefinite quantity services agreement requires contractors to provide licensed equipment and qualified operators to ensure 24-hour operational services. Eligible equipment includes various 4WD pickup trucks, multi-axle dump or flatbed trucks, farm tractors, rubber tire loaders, backhoes, track front end loaders, skid steer loaders, and dozers. Bidders must submit firm unit prices that do not exceed the district maximum hourly rates, which range from 100 dollars to 300 dollars depending on the equipment type and whether plows or spreaders are owner-provided or VDOT-issued. Key financial incentives include a one-time mobilization and demobilization payment of 3,000 dollars per piece of equipment, early registration bonuses, end-of-season performance bonuses, and minimum guaranteed payments for eligible equipment. To qualify for these payments, contractors must complete submissions and pick up VDOT-issued machinery by November 6, 2026. All bids must be submitted via the Plow4VA portal, as eVA serves as a notice only. The final deadline for agreement submissions is February 12, 2027. Contractors must meet strict compliance standards, including the installation of Automatic Vehicle Location devices, adherence to OSHA and VOSH safety regulations, and the provision of valid insurance and registration. Equipment is subject to VDOT inspection to verify it matches registration and is suitable for winter operations; farm-use vehicles are prohibited. SWaM-certified contractors receive priority status for work assignments. Additionally, operators are limited to 14 consecutive hours of work without a minimum six-hour break, and all VDOT-owned equipment must be returned by April 9, 2027.