NOTICE ONLY 2026-2027 M7B Snow Removal Services for Petersburg Residency

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the 2026-2027 M7B Snow Removal Services for the Petersburg Residency, covering operations in Petersburg and Dinwiddie, Virginia. This indefinite quantity agreement requires contractors to provide approved equipment and experienced operators for emergency snow and ice removal on an as-needed basis. All bids must be submitted electronically via the Plow4VA portal, and contractors must be registered in eVA. Key deadlines include an early sign-up incentive of 1,500 dollars for agreements completed by August 31, 2026, and a final submission deadline for mobilization bonus payments by October 2, 2026. Contractors must ensure all equipment is inspected, accepted, and successfully rigged by October 30, 2026, which is also the deadline for installing Automatic Vehicle Location devices and picking up VDOT-issued equipment. All VDOT equipment must be returned by April 16, 2027. Compensation is based on firm unit hourly rates for various vehicle types, supplemented by a 3,000 dollar mobilization payment per piece of equipment, rigging fees of 500 dollars, and alteration fees of 250 dollars. Invoicing is managed semi-monthly through the Hired Equipment Time Tracking System. Mandatory requirements include maintaining automobile, general liability, and workers compensation insurance, naming VDOT as an additional insured, and adhering to all OSHA and VOSH safety regulations.