SNOW PLOWING AND REMOVAL SERVICES

The State of New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for snow plowing and removal services under solicitation 3149-27. The contract is designed to provide comprehensive snow and ice control for various state facilities, including the Central Facilities Bureau, Bureau of Court Facilities, the Liquor Commission, and NH Army National Guard locations statewide. The period of performance begins October 1, 2026, and runs through July 31, 2027, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. Award will be made to one or more vendors based on the lowest cost per site, and bidders must be registered to conduct business in New Hampshire. Operational requirements are stringent, requiring most parking and travel lanes to be clear by 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, with some sites requiring completion as early as 5:30 a.m. Plowing is mandatory during business hours if snow accumulation exceeds two inches, and salt or sand must be applied during every plowing event regardless of ice levels. Vendors are prohibited from piling snow in handicap spaces, against buildings, or in travel lanes, and must ensure fire hydrants remain accessible. The contract also requires a spring cleanup, including debris removal and sweeping, to be completed by May 1st. Vendors must provide comprehensive general liability insurance of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate, as well as New Hampshire workers compensation insurance. Payment is processed via ACH or procurement card within 30 days of receiving a properly itemized invoice. Bids must be submitted via the designated state portal by the final extended deadline of October 2, 2026, at 1:15 p.m., and must include a completed offer sheet with monthly rates and annual costs for the specific sites bid.