Snow Services -Various Locations

The Halifax Regional Municipality is soliciting bids for multi-year snow and ice control services across various locations, including bus terminals, community centers, and park and ride facilities. The scope of work involves comprehensive winter maintenance, including mandatory pre-salting at Halifax Transit locations, salt bin management from November 15 to April 15, and specific clearing operations using snowblowers or hand shoveling in restricted areas where heavy equipment is prohibited. Performance is measured against established quality standards, and the municipality maintains the right to inspect work and reject services within a 30-day inspection period. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bids and Tenders system by October 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Atlantic Time. Award decisions are based on best value, utilizing a points-based system that evaluates total cost, the nationality of the bidder, and a social value response worth up to 10 percent of the score. Successful contractors must adhere to the HRM Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes a living wage requirement of 29.40 dollars per hour. Additionally, a performance bond of at least 50 percent of the first-year contract price is required unless the total multi-year contract value is under 100,000 dollars.