Snow Removal and Salting for Sidewalks

Solicitation IFB 2026-12 is an invitation for bids from the City of Harrisburg for snow removal and salting services for approximately 295 to 315 city-owned parcels and ADA ramps. The contract period runs from November 15, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with an option for three annual extensions. Contractors are required to clear and salt sidewalks within 24 hours of a weather event where accumulation exceeds one inch. For events under one inch, pre-treatment with deicer or calcium chloride is required unless temperatures are forecast above 33 degrees within 12 hours of the event ending. ADA ramps must be cleared completely to the street to ensure continuous access, and rock salt is prohibited within five feet of salt-sensitive plants. To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a written scope narrative and an equipment list via PennBid.net by October 27, 2026. Required security includes a 10 percent bid bond, a 100 percent performance bond, and a 100 percent payment bond if subcontractors are used. Award decisions are based on responsiveness, quality of previous work, and safety standards, though the lowest bid does not guarantee an award. Successful contractors must hold a City of Harrisburg Business/Mercantile License and comply with the Public Works Employment Verification Act. Payment is issued Net 30-45 days via a bi-weekly check run following the submission of detailed email invoices and National Weather Service reports.