Olympic Valley Road Snow Removal

Placer County is soliciting bids under solicitation number 20693 for snow removal services covering approximately 2.7 miles of Olympic Valley Road and Shirley Canyon Road, from State Route 89 to the County-maintained terminus. The primary goals are to ensure roadway passability and safety, minimize traffic-compacted snow, and remove packed snow during and after storm events. The scope of work includes a Monthly Base Route Service consisting of readiness and up to three service days per month, each requiring a complete route cycle before 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Additionally, the contract allows for authorized six-hour periods of Extended Route Service and Force Account Work within the Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows Snow Removal Zone, with the latter measured and paid according to 2025 Caltrans Standard Specifications. The initial period of performance extends from the contract start date through April 30, 2027, with subsequent seasons consisting of seven-monthly units subject to renewal. Bids are due by November 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM and must be submitted electronically via the bids&tenders system or delivered in a sealed envelope to the Procurement Services Division in Auburn, California. Award decisions will be based on the lowest responsible bidder, evaluating factors such as financial ability, experience, and performance quality. Placer County businesses may receive a 5% local vendor preference, and a 10% preference is available for recycled products. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage laws under Labor Code Section 1770, maintain DIR registration, and adhere to California Air Resources Board regulations for off-road diesel fleets.