Town of New Portland Legal Invitation to Bid for Snow Removal

Start Date: May 02, 2024
End Date: July 15, 2024
Type: Requests for Proposals (RFP)
Phone: 207-628-4441
Email: newportlandtownmanager@gmail.com

Town of New Portland Legal Invitation to Bid

Snow Removal

Notice to Bidders

The Town of New Portland is accepting bids from contractors to remove snow and ice from approximately 40.9 miles of state and town roads for the period of October 15th, 2024 through June 30, 2027. 

The contract will also include snow removal and sand/salt spreading of the driveways at the Town Office, Fire station and storage building.  The Town will provide all sand and salt, as well as sand and salt storage.   The Contractor will supply all other equipment necessary.  At the time of contract signing, the contractor will furnish the Town proof of liability and workers compensation insurance.  Within 30 days of the signing, no later than October 15th the contractor will provide a performance bond in the amount of 75% of the yearly contract amount.  A completed bid form, fully completed experience statement, three business references, and bid security in the amount of 5% of the total annual bid amount must be submitted with the bid.  The bid security shall be a proposal guaranty bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Maine.  The bid security shall be made payable to the Town of New Portland. 

Inspection of Town roads prior to bidding is recommended.  Bidding documents and a copy of the standard Town contract may be obtained from the Town Office, Mon-Wed from 10:00 to 5:00 and Thursday from 12:00 to 6:00.

No bidder may alter any parts of his bid for 60 days after the actual date of the bid opening, including price. 

Sealed bids marked “Town of New Portland Snow Removal” must be received by Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.  The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and waive any formality which it deems to be in the best interest of the Town.

For more information please call Stacie at 628-4441

Mail or deliver bids to:

Town of New Portland

901 River Rd.

New Portland, ME 04961