Snow Removal and Deicing Services, County Properties

Baltimore County is soliciting bids under solicitation B-10000564 for comprehensive snow removal, de-icing, and snow melt application services for designated county properties. The contract, effective May 1, 2027, for a one-year term, requires the contractor to provide all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials necessary to clear snow and apply approved de-icing products, such as Winter Storm, at pre-calibrated rates. Required equipment includes field supervisors, plow trucks, snow blowers, skid loaders, and sidewalk plows. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation factors including price, the bidder's reputation and resources, and an economic benefit factor focusing on local job creation and commitments to minority-owned and women-owned businesses. To qualify, contractors must maintain an office in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area and have active contracts for on-call emergency services in that region. Insurance requirements include a combined single limit of 1,000,000 dollars for personal injury and property damage, with Baltimore County named as an additional insured. Invoicing must be submitted monthly in duplicate to the Office of Budget and Finance, accompanied by detailed time sheets for equipment and labor. Environmental compliance is mandatory, prohibiting the use of non-recyclable Styrofoam packaging and requiring the use of biodegradable or recycled materials. All submissions must be electronic and include a procurement affidavit, a minority and women participation affidavit, and a first source hiring agreement overview.