Request for Quotes (RFQ) - Snow Removal Services for Carroll County CampusCarroll County (hereinafter referred to as the County) is soliciting quotes from qualified and experienced contractors to provide comprehensive snow removal services for the Carroll County Campus located in Ossipee, New Hampshire. The campus operates on a 24/7 schedule year-round, including the jail and nursing home.This RFQ outlines the County's requirements for snow removal services for the 2025-2026 winter season, anticipated to begin on or around November 1, 2025 and continue through May 1, 2026. The County reserves the right to extend or shorten this period as weather conditions dictate.Scope of Work:The snow removal services required under this RFQ shall include, but not be limited to, the following:• Plowing: Clearing snow from all designated roadways, parking lots, driveways, and loading docks on the County Campus to ensure safe vehicular and pedestrian access. This includes addressing snow accumulation during and after snow events.• Sidewalk and Walkway Clearing: Clearing snow and ice from all sidewalks, walkways, pedestrian ramps, and building entrances on the County Campus to provide safe passage for pedestrians. This may require the use of snow blowers, shovels, and/or other appropriate equipment.• Salting/De-icing: Application of salt or other approved de-icing materials to all designated roadways, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and walkways to prevent ice formation and ensure safe conditions. The Contractor shall specify the type of de-icing materials to be used.• Snow Stacking/Relocation (if required): Piling or relocating snow to designated areas on the County Campus as directed by the County. The Contractor should outline their capabilities for snow stacking and relocation if significant snow accumulation occurs.• Emergency Response: Availability for snow removal services outside of regular business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed due to significant snow events or hazardous conditions. The Contractor shall provide a clear point of contact for emergency dispatch.• Pre-Treatment (optional quote): Please provide a separate quote for pre-treatment services (application of anti-icing materials before a snow event) for roadways and parking lots.Service Requirements:Trigger Depth: Snow removal services shall be initiated when snow accumulation reaches 1 inch. On roadways and parking lots, sidewalks and walkways.Response Time: The Contractor shall provide an estimated response time from the commencement of a snow event to the start of snow removal operations on the County Campus.Equipment: The Contractor shall provide a list of equipment to be used for snow removal services on the County Campus, ensuring it is in good working order and adequate for the size and scope of the property.Insurance: The Contractor shall maintain adequate insurance coverage, including general liability and worker's compensation, 1 and provide proof of insurance upon request. Specific coverage amounts may be required by the County.Shift changes:Jail 0500-0700, 1400-1600, 1800-1900, 2000-2200 (0500, 1000, 1530 meal transports) Annex 0530-0700, 1300-1500 (1500-1600, 2100-2300 Laundry run)Admin Building 0600-0900, 1400-1700, 2145-2300MVC 0430-0830, 1300-1900, 2200-2345Fire Hydrants, Generators and Propane tank: need to be cleaned around every storm as wellQuote Submission Requirements:Interested contractors are requested to submit a detailed quote that includes the following information:• Company Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address.• Contact Person for this RFQ.• Detailed pricing for each service outlined in the Scope of Work:o Plowing: Please specify your pricing structure (e.g., per event, per hour, seasonal rate). If per event, please describe how event severity is factored into pricing.o Sidewalk and Walkway Clearing: Please specify your pricing structure (e.g., per event, per hour, seasonal rate).o Salting/De-icing: Please specify the type of material to be used and the application rate, along with the pricing structure (e.g., per application, per ton of material).o Snow Stacking/Relocation: Please provide an hourly rate or per-event cost if applicable.o Emergency Response: Please outline any additional charges for services outside of regular business hours.o Pre-Treatment (optional): Please provide a separate price for pre-treatment services, specifying the material and application rate.• A description of your company's experience in providing snow removal services for similar sized properties, including references (names and contact information).• A list of equipment to be used on the County Campus.• Estimated response time.• Any additional terms and conditions.Submission Deadline and Instructions:All quotes must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked RFQ - County Campus Snow Removal and addressed to:County of CarrollSnow Removal Services RFQ95 Water Village Road, Box 1Ossipee, NH 03864Please submit quotes by Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM.The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes, to waive any informalities or technicalities in the quotes received, and to select the quote that, in its sole judgment, best serves the interests of the County.Questions:Any questions regarding this RFQ should be directed to DPW Director Will DeWitte at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. or
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