Snow Removal Services

The District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, is soliciting sealed bids for snow and ice removal services under solicitation number Doc832488. This is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract based on firm-fixed unit prices for a base period of one year, with four optional one-year extensions, for a maximum total duration of five years. The scope of work involves providing qualified truck operators and specialized equipment, including various configurations of dump trucks, graders, loaders, and snow blowers, to maintain public roadways. Bidders must adhere to strict equipment specifications, such as 10-foot plows and specific salt spreader requirements, and are subject to onsite equipment inspections by the Department of Public Works within two weeks of the solicitation closing. Offers are due by 2:00 PM ET on September 17, 2026, via the OCP e-Sourcing website. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 9, 2026, via Teams for those who register by September 8. Evaluation of bids includes price preferences for Certified Business Enterprises, with reductions ranging from 2% for Local Business Enterprises to 10% for Longtime Resident Businesses. Compliance requirements are extensive, including the District's First Source Employment Plan, EEO certifications, Living Wage Act adherence, and the submission of a Master Supplier Form and Bidder/Offeror Certification. Contractors must also provide electronic reports, including photographs and logs, within 24 hours of each snow event and submit monthly invoices through the DC Vendor Portal.