Winter Season 2026-2027 Trucks and Equipment for Snowplowing and Snow Blowing

The Town of Enfield, Connecticut, Department of Public Works is soliciting proposals for snowplowing and snow blowing trucks and equipment for the winter season spanning November 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. The scope of work requires qualified vendors to provide operators and vehicles equipped with plows, sanding equipment, or snow blowers, with the requirement that equipment be available within one hour of notification. Services will be issued on an as-needed basis, and the Town may award contracts to multiple vendors. A minimum seasonal payment of 2,000 dollars per plow truck is guaranteed, provided the vendor meets all operational and insurance requirements. Hourly rates are fixed based on truck class and equipment type, ranging from 105 dollars for light-duty trucks to 275 dollars for motor graders, with no overtime rates permitted. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope containing one original and one PDF electronic copy to the Director of Finance by 11:00 a.m. EST on September 22, 2026; electronic submissions via CTSource are not accepted. Award eligibility is contingent upon the submission of a completed response form, copies of driver CDLs, and a certification of enrollment in a drug and alcohol testing program. Selected contractors must provide a 5,000 dollar performance bond and a certificate of insurance from a carrier with a minimum AM Best rating of A VIII. Additionally, vendors must ensure all equipment is mechanically sound, compliant with OSHA and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection regulations, and pass a Department of Public Works inspection at least ten days prior to the season start. The Town reserves the right to terminate contracts for unsatisfactory service or failure to comply with the specified terms.