*NOTICE ONLY* 2026-2027 M7B Snow Removal Services for Ashland Residency

The Virginia Department of Transportation VDOT Ashland Residency is soliciting bids for the 2026-2027 snow removal season under the M7B program. This indefinite quantity services agreement requires contractors to provide experienced operators and approved equipment, such as dump trucks, pickups, and loaders, for emergency snow and ice removal on an as-needed basis. To be eligible, vendors must be registered in eVA, submit all documentation via the Plow4VA portal, and ensure their equipment passes VDOT inspection and verification. A critical requirement is the installation of CalAmp AVL registration for all licensed vehicles to ensure VDOT accessibility. Key deadlines include an early sign-up incentive of 1,500 dollars for agreements completed by August 31, 2026, and a final submission deadline of October 2, 2026, to remain eligible for mobilization bonuses. All equipment must be rigged and ready for operation by October 30, 2026, with VDOT-issued gear returned by April 16, 2027. Compensation is based on maximum hourly operational rates, supplemented by a 3,000 dollar mobilization/demobilization payment per piece of equipment, as well as specific rigging and alteration fees. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance listing VDOT as an additional insured and adhere to all OSHA, VOSH, and non-discrimination regulations.