Snow Removal Services

The Township of Holmdel is soliciting bids for snow removal and ice treatment services for its roadways, subdivisions, and cul-de-sacs. The contract period begins December 1, 2026, and expires April 30, 2028, with a total potential duration of three years including two optional renewal seasons. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide labor and equipment capable of operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with a mobilization requirement to report to the specified location within one hour of notification. Required equipment includes four to five 4x4 pickup trucks and four to five dump trucks, all equipped with power reverse plows. All drivers must hold a valid New Jersey driver's license and a Commercial Driver License as required by the Commercial Motor Vehicles Standards Act. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Bidders must submit pricing based on an hourly rate per piece of equipment via the Township's eProcurement platform by December 1, 2026. Essential submission requirements include a bid guarantee of 10% of the highest aggregate base bid (capped at $20,000), a non-collusion affidavit, and various certifications including business registration, non-debarment, and Russia-Belarus vendor certifications. The successful contractor must maintain general liability insurance with a $1 million per occurrence limit, automotive liability insurance, and workers' compensation. Additionally, a maintenance bond for up to 100% of project costs is required upon acceptance of work to guarantee quality for two years.